Traffic control: driver license; real ID-compliant operator's and chauffeur's licenses; prohibit the secretary of state from issuing. Amends sec. 307 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.307).
House Bill 4474 proposes to amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to prohibit the Secretary of State from issuing Real ID-compliant operator's and chauffeur's licenses. This means that individuals in Michigan would no longer be able to obtain driver's licenses that meet federal Real ID identification standards. The bill directly affects Michigan drivers seeking new or renewed licenses and the Secretary of State's process for issuing these documents.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced May 8, 2025
Last action May 13, 2025
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May 8, 2025
Committee
referred to Committee on Government Operations
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May 8, 2025
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. James DeSana
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jim DeSana
RRepublican
Co
Jason Woolford
RRepublican
Co
Joseph Fox
RRepublican
Co
Josh Schriver
RRepublican
Co
Steve Carra
RRepublican
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