The bill amends the Michigan election law by adding a new section, 506b, which outlines procedures for verifying the citizenship status of individuals registered to vote. If the Secretary of State receives a legal presence document indicating that an individual is not a U.S. citizen, the Secretary must compare the individual's information in the qualified voter file with the motor vehicle database and other relevant programs to confirm their citizenship status. If it is determined that the individual is not a U.S. citizen, the Secretary must notify them that their voter registration will be canceled unless they provide proof of citizenship or a valid explanation within a specified timeframe.

Additionally, if the individual fails to provide the necessary documentation within 60 days of receiving the notice, their voter registration will be canceled, and they will be removed from the qualified voter file. The bill also mandates the Secretary of State to establish rules for individuals to appeal the cancellation of their voter registration. The term "SAVE" is defined within the bill as the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Program, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 168.1, 168.992