Gov. Whitmer signs bills to limit guns at polling places

Whitmer signs bills restricting firearms at Michigan polling places, vote counting centers
Whitmer said in a news release that the new laws will protect voters and election workers. "Together, we are creating a safe environment for voters to make their voices heard," she said. The bills come after Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson in 2020 issued a directive banning open carry of guns at the polls that was struck down in the Michigan Court of Claims.
Whitmer signs bills making it illegal to carry firearms at Michigan voting locations
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed two House bills into law that make it illegal to possess a firearm at polling locations across the state.
Whitmer signs bills banning firearms at Michigan polling locations
Bills making it illegal to possess a gun at polling locations in Michigan have been signed into law. House Bills 4127, sponsored by state Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing), and 4128, sponsored by Rep.
Gov. Whitmer signs bills to limit guns at polling places, near ballot drop boxes
The new Michigan laws prohibit people from openly carrying firearms at polling places or near ballot drop boxes. However, there are some exceptions.
Whitmer signs law banning firearms at voting polls, ballot counting centers
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