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Michigan Lawmakers Vote to Conceal Personal Information

11/14/2025

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The Michigan House of Representatives voted 84-17 to pass legislation allowing state and federal lawmakers to conceal personal information from public view.
The measure aims to enhance safety amid rising political violence.
Critics say the bill hinders public oversight of residency and conflicts of interest.
The legislation would keep publicly available only the city or township of an official's primary residence.
The bill now moves to the Michigan Senate.

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The Michigan House of Representatives voted 84-17 to pass legislation allowing state and federal lawmakers to conceal personal information from public view.
The measure aims to enhance safety amid rising political violence.
Critics say the bill hinders public oversight of residency and conflicts of interest.
The legislation would keep publicly available only the city or township of an official's primary residence.
The bill now moves to the Michigan Senate.