Transportation (Driver Licensing)

in committee · Michigan · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 5643: Traffic control: parking; exceptions to prohibited parking; include delivery drivers. Amends sec. 674 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.674).

This bill amends Michigan's vehicle code to allow delivery drivers to park in center medians when necessary to safely complete pickups or deliveries and no other parking is available. It directly affects delivery drivers and changes existing parking restrictions by adding a specific exception for this group in designated roadway areas. The provision requires that the parking be temporary and only used when no reasonable alternative parking location exists. This change aims to improve delivery efficiency while maintaining safety standards on public roadways.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates exception allowing delivery drivers to park in medians for safety, improving delivery efficiency and reducing traffic congestion.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Roads & Highways

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 779: Vehicles: driver training; instruction on slow-down and move-over laws; require. Amends sec. 39 of 2006 PA 384 (MCL 256.659).

SB 779 requires Michigan driver education programs to include two new topics in their segment 2 curriculum: (1) instruction on organ, tissue, and eye donation registration, using materials developed with the state organ procurement organization, and (2) teaching drivers how to safely approach and pass stationary emergency vehicles under Michigan's slow-down and move-over law (MCL 257.653a). This applies directly to all driver education providers and students enrolled in segment 2 courses. The bill adds these requirements to existing curriculum standards, such as minimum driving hours and classroom scheduling. It does not change licensing rules but mandates specific content within driver training programs.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates driver education on slow-down/move-over laws (MCL 257.653a) to enhance road safety around emergency vehicles, directly advancing transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 778: Vehicles: driver training; instruction on slow-down and move-over laws; require. Amends sec. 309 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.309).

SB 778 amends Michigan's vehicle code (MCL 257.309) to require driver's license applicants to answer at least two questions about approaching stationary emergency vehicles during written knowledge tests. This change directly affects all new and renewing drivers in Michigan who undergo state licensing examinations. The bill adds this specific provision to the existing testing requirements, ensuring applicants learn the legal "slow-down and move-over" rules for emergency vehicles. The amendment does not alter other testing components like driving skills tests or background checks.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires driver training on move-over laws for emergency vehicles, enhancing road safety standards in transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 23, 2025

SB 244: Health occupations: physicians; reporting to secretary of state patients with conditions that that cause or contributes to a seizure; require under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 5139 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5139).

Senate Bill 244 mandates that physicians report patients to the Secretary of State if they have conditions causing "seizure experiences" that could jeopardize their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. This changes the current law, which allows for voluntary reporting of other conditions affecting driving. Physicians making these reports are required to recommend a period of license suspension, such as at least 6 months for an operator's license, and are granted immunity from liability if they act in good faith and with due care. The bill directly affects physicians and patients with seizure-related conditions.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates physician reporting of seizure conditions affecting driving safety, directly enhancing road safety standards per bill's requirement to recommend license suspension.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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in committee · Michigan · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 580: Traffic control: driver license; issuance of a restricted license; modify. Amends sec. 304 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.304).

SB 580 modifies Michigan's rules for issuing restricted driver's licenses to individuals suspended due to DUI convictions. It requires installing an ignition interlock device and completing a specialty court program before eligibility, limiting driving to work, treatment, school, or essential appointments. The restricted license remains valid for at least one year, during which any alcohol use could trigger further suspension. This applies to those with two DUI convictions or one DUI plus prior related offenses under Michigan law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires ignition interlock and specialty court for DUI offenders, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism through structured program access.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens transportation safety by requiring ignition interlocks and restricted driving for DUI offenders, aligning with safety-focused transportation policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jun 5, 2025

SB 356: Vehicles: driver training; instructor of a driver education instructor preparation course; modify requirements to become. Amends sec. 23 of 2006 PA 384 (MCL 256.643).

SB 356 modifies Michigan's requirements for driver education instructor preparation programs. It mandates that these programs must include exactly four specific courses covering driver task analysis, classroom development, vehicle operation skills, and practicum, with each course requiring at least 2 semester hours and a 3-week duration. The bill also sets higher qualifications for instructors, requiring either a master's degree in education or 1,500 classroom hours, 500 behind-the-wheel hours, and 3.5 years of instructor experience. These changes directly affect colleges, universities, and approved entities offering instructor training, as well as future driver education instructors seeking certification.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationModifies driver education requirements to enhance safety standards through structured instructor training, directly advancing transportation safety under vehicle regulations.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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passed both · Michigan · House Dec 4, 2025

HB 4302: 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.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts emergency vehicles from CDL requirements, facilitating faster emergency response and enhancing transportation safety within vehicle regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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passed both · Michigan · House Jul 17, 2025

HB 4390: Crimes: intoxication or impairment; methods of testing intoxication or impairment in the Michigan vehicle code; expand to include other bodily fluid. Amends secs. 43b & 319b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.43b & 257.319b) & adds sec. 36d. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4391'25

HB 4390 expands Michigan's vehicle code to allow testing of oral fluid (such as saliva) for controlled substances, alongside blood, breath, or urine, when determining impairment. It directly affects commercial drivers who refuse chemical tests for controlled substances or alcohol while operating commercial vehicles. The bill adds a new definition of "other bodily fluid" to include oral fluid and creates a process for "preliminary oral fluid analysis" conducted by certified experts at the scene. This change updates existing suspension rules for commercial drivers who refuse testing, ensuring consistent enforcement for controlled substances alongside alcohol. The policy change specifically targets commercial motor vehicle operators who decline chemical tests for drugs or alcohol.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands impairment testing methods (oral fluid) to enhance traffic safety enforcement, directly strengthening vehicle regulation standards under transportation safety.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 9, 2025

HB 4842: Vehicles: driver training; instructor of a driver education instructor preparation course; modify requirements to become. Amends sec. 23 of 2006 PA 384 (MCL 256.643).

HB 4842 updates Michigan's requirements for driver education instructor training programs. It mandates that approved programs must include exactly four specific courses covering driver task analysis, classroom development, vehicle skills, and practicum, with each course requiring at least 2 semester hours and 3 weeks of instruction. The bill also sets detailed qualifications for instructors, requiring either a master's degree in education or 1,500 classroom hours, 500 behind-the-wheel hours, and 3.5 years of teaching experience. These changes directly affect colleges, universities, and training providers seeking approval to offer instructor preparation programs, as well as individuals pursuing driver education instructor certification.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates specific courses and qualifications for driver education instructors, strengthening curriculum standards within K-12 education programs.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationUpdates driver training requirements to enhance road safety through standardized instructor qualifications and course structure, directly strengthening vehicle regulation standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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passed both · Michigan · House Jul 17, 2025

HB 4391: Crimes: intoxication or impairment; methods of testing intoxication or impairment in the Michigan vehicle code; expand to include other bodily fluid. Amends secs. 625a, 625c & 625g of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.625a et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4390'25

HB 4391 expands Michigan's vehicle code to allow law enforcement to test for intoxication using other bodily fluids beyond blood or breath, such as urine or saliva. It directly affects drivers suspected of operating a vehicle while impaired, updating sections 625a, 625c, and 625g of the 1949 Michigan Vehicle Code (MCL 257.625a et seq.). The bill amends existing testing methods to include these additional fluids, providing more flexibility for officers during DUI investigations. The bill passed the Michigan House on July 17, 2025, with immediate effect.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands DUI testing methods to enhance road safety by enabling more flexible evidence collection for impaired driving, directly strengthening transportation safety standards under vehicle regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

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