This bill mandates the collection of specific residential and demographic information from incarcerated individuals in Michigan. It defines key terms such as "demographic data," "incarcerated individual," and "pre-incarceration address." The Department of Corrections is required to gather this information at the time of incarceration, including the individual's pre-incarceration address and demographic data. Additionally, the Department of State must request similar information from the United States Department of Justice for individuals incarcerated in federal facilities or under federal supervision during the federal decennial census.

The collected data must be reported to the independent citizens redistricting commission, which will use it to inform redistricting plans. However, the bill stipulates that this information cannot be used for the distribution of state or federal funds. The bill aims to enhance the accuracy of demographic representation in the redistricting process while ensuring that the data collected is handled appropriately.