Legislative Analysis
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CONCEALED PISTOL LICENSE AS IDENTIFICATION
http://www.house.mi.gov/hfa
FOR ELECTION PURPOSES
Analysis available at
House Bill 4923 as introduced http://www.legislature.mi.gov
Sponsor: Rep. Steven Johnson
Committee: Elections and Ethics
Complete to 11-2-21
SUMMARY:
House Bill 4923 would amend the Michigan Election Law to add a concealed pistol license
(CPL) to the list of allowable identification for election purposes.
2018 PA 1291 defined identification for election purposes as the forms of photo ID that were
already accepted under existing law, namely:
• A state ID card or driver’s license issued by Michigan.
• An enhanced state ID card or enhanced driver’s license issued by Michigan.
• A state ID card or driver’s license issued by another state.
• A federal or state government-issued photo ID.
• A U.S. passport.
• A military photo ID.
• A student ID from a high school or institution of higher education.
• A tribal photo ID.
Additionally, it required that the name on the individual’s card or document sufficiently match
the elector’s name in the voter registration record.
The bill would allow a voter to use a CPL as identification for election purposes, as well.
MCL 168.2
FISCAL IMPACT:
The bill would have no fiscal impact on the state or local units of government.
Legislative Analyst: Jenny McInerney
Fiscal Analyst: Michael Cnossen
■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their
deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.
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House Fiscal Agency analysis: http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2017-2018/billanalysis/House/pdf/2017-
HLA-5669-01E993FB.pdf
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Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 168.2