The bill amends the Michigan election law by adding a new section, 506b, which establishes 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 written explanation within 60 days.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Secretary of State create 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. This legislation aims to ensure that only eligible voters are registered in Michigan by implementing a verification process for citizenship status.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 168.1, 168.992