HB 5767 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Vehicles: driver training; instruction in work zone safety; require. Amends 2006 PA 384 (MCL 256.621 - 256.705) by adding sec. 40. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5768'26

This bill requires all participants in Michigan driver education courses to complete a work zone safety education course starting January 1, 2027, before receiving a level 2 graduated driver license. The mandatory course, developed with the Department of Transportation, must cover at least 30 minutes of instruction on identifying construction zones, safety precautions for workers and drivers, traffic violation penalties, and safe driving strategies around construction equipment. The course can be delivered online or in-person, must be included at no additional cost to students, and the Department of State will create a standardized curriculum that can be updated through collaboration with transportation agencies and law enforcement.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Jun 2026

House Passage

Jun 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 19, 2026 Last action Jun 24, 2026

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What changed between versions

House Introduced Bill → Substitute (H-2) · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill's effective date was delayed from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2028. The requirements for the work zone safety course were expanded to mandate that the state consult with the transportation department on content. Additionally, the department of state is now authorized to use existing approved curricula, such as AAA materials, if they meet the new standards.

Scope change

The bill now explicitly allows the use of existing driver education materials to satisfy the new work zone safety requirements.

TIMELINE

The effective date of the new driver education requirements was moved from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2028.

REQUIREMENT

The department of state must now consult with the state transportation department when developing the work zone safety course content.

The department of state may now approve and use existing driver education curriculum, including AAA materials, provided they meet the bill's requirements.

The language regarding curriculum standardization was updated to explicitly permit the use of existing approved materials.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Jun 24, 2026

Lower · Passed

substitute (H-2) adopted

lower

Jun 16, 2026

Committee

referred to second reading

lower

Jun 16, 2026

Lower · Passed

reported with recommendation with substitute (H-2)

lower

Mar 19, 2026

Committee

referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

lower

Mar 19, 2026

Introduced

introduced by Representative Rep. Gregory Alexander

lower

1 primary · 7 co-sponsors