Michigan Democrats propose penalties for election lies

[RandySF]

Intentionally lying about elections could draw a fine under a new bill proposed by Michigan Senate Democrats.

A bill reintroduced by Sen. Mary Cavanagh, a Democrat from Redford Township, would impose a $1,000 fine on anyone who knowingly lies about elections or a voter’s eligibility. Employers who had someone working for them “for election-related purposes” violate the provision — such as a lobbyist who suggests certain groups aren’t eligible to vote early — could face a fine of up to $10,000.

The goal is to deter election-related misinformation in a critical swing state, Cavanagh said during a Senate Elections and Ethics Committee hearing Wednesday. Such efforts “can cause confusion, reduce voter turnout, and ultimately undermine the legitimacy of our electoral system,” she said.

Last fall, activists including Elon Musk seized on a misleading claim that Michigan has more voters than eligible residents to suggest that something was wrong with the state’s voter rolls. The claim made significant ripples on social media, but it’s the same claim that has been debunked extensively by the state as well as independent experts.




https://bridgemi.com/michigan-government/michigan-democrats-propose-penalties-for-election-lies/

[MichMan]

1. Does this apply to private citizens who make social media posts?

Could someone be fined $1000 for saying that the election was stolen and Harris really won ? Doesn't seem constitutional.