HB 4302 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Vehicles: emergency vehicles; exception to commercial driver license for authorized emergency vehicles of Michigan Mutual Aid Box Alarm System; create. Amends sec. 312e of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.312e). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4301'25

HB 4302 creates an exception to Michigan's commercial driver license (CDL) requirements for authorized emergency vehicles operated by the Michigan Mutual Aid Box Alarm System. This means drivers operating these specific emergency vehicles do not need to obtain the standard CDL or related endorsements required for commercial vehicles. The bill amends Michigan's Vehicle Code (MCL 257.312e) to explicitly exempt these vehicles from the general CDL rules. The exception directly affects personnel operating emergency vehicles under the Michigan Mutual Aid Box Alarm System, allowing them to operate without meeting standard CDL qualifications.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Dec 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Governor
Introduced Mar 25, 2025 Last action Dec 4, 2025
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House Introduced Bill As Passed by the House · 7 edits · Jun 4, 2025
MODERATE
This bill amends Michigan's vehicle code to modernize commercial driver licensing requirements by aligning state regulations with federal standards and implementing new vehicle group designations (A, B, C) and endorsements. The changes clarify testing requirements, add specific restrictions for different vehicle types, and establish fee structures for designations and endorsements.
Scope change
The bill expands the scope of commercial driver licensing requirements to include specific vehicle weight thresholds and operational restrictions, while adding exemptions for agricultural, emergency, and personal use vehicles.
REQUIREMENT

New vehicle group designations (A, B, C) are established based on vehicle weight and type, replacing previous designation methods.

Entry-level driver training requirements under 49 CFR part 380 are now required beginning February 7, 2022, for various commercial driving activities.

New restrictions are placed on commercial learner's permits and driver licenses based on vehicle type, including limitations for air brake testing and passenger vehicle operations.

FISCAL

Fee structure established with $25 for vehicle group designation, $5 per endorsement, and refunds of $3.00 for first applications and $1.50 for renewals to counties or municipalities.

EXEMPTIONS

Exemptions added for farmers operating agricultural vehicles, emergency vehicle operators, and individuals using vehicles for personal nonbusiness purposes.

TIMELINE

Hazardous materials endorsement requirements transition from procurement to entry-level driver training completion beginning February 7, 2022.

DEFINITION

Specific definitions for vehicle groups based on gross vehicle weight ratings and towing configurations are now codified in the statute.

Floor votes · House Jun 4, 2025

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
4
Committee
6
Dec 4, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
upper
Dec 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT 12/3/2025
upper
Jun 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
upper
Jun 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
upper
Jun 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #139 Yeas 108 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 2
lower
May 20, 2025
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
May 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation without amendment
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Committee
referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Mike McFall
lower
1 primary · 21 co-sponsors

Sponsors