Transportation (Driver Licensing)

in committee · Michigan · House Jul 14, 2026

HB 6166: Traffic control: driver license; special operator's license requirements for certain electric mobility devices; provide for. Amends secs. 32b, 33, 312a, 657, 658, 660, 660d, 661, 662 & 662a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.32b et seq.) & repeals sec. 13f of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.13f). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6165'26

This bill updates Michigan's vehicle code to clarify definitions for mopeds and establish new licensing requirements for certain electric mobility devices. It specifically requires individuals under 18 to obtain a special restricted license to operate high-powered micromobility devices, such as electric scooters exceeding 500 watts or 20 miles per hour, without mandating a road test. The legislation also adjusts the legal definition of a moped to exclude electric bicycles and clarifies that power-driven mobility devices used by people with disabilities are not considered motor vehicles. Additionally, the bill sets specific fees for these new restricted licenses and outlines penalties for operating these devices without the proper authorization.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by clarifying vehicle definitions and establishing licensing requirements for high-powered micromobility devices.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Roads & Highways

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 3, 2026

HB 6025: Traffic control: parking; requirements for a disability parking placard; modify. Amends sec. 675 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.675)

HB 6025 modifies the Michigan Vehicle Code to update regulations regarding disability parking placards and parking enforcement procedures. The bill allows individuals with religious objections to medical examinations to apply for a disability placard without providing a medical statement if their disability is obvious. It also clarifies the expiration dates for placards based on the holder's birthday and establishes a $10 fee for replacing lost or stolen placards. Additionally, the legislation defines how traffic control orders affecting state trunk line highways within home rule cities are processed under administrative procedures.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill streamlines disability parking access and clarifies regulations, enhancing transportation equity and safety for individuals with disabilities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 5978: Vehicles: driver training; homeschool driver training; provide for. Amends sec. 310e of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.310e). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5977'26

This bill updates Michigan's graduated driver licensing rules for teens aged 14 years and 9 months to 17, allowing them to begin Level 1 licensing if they are home-schooled or have completed specific driver education segments. It requires new drivers to pass vision tests, obtain parental approval, and accumulate behind-the-wheel experience, including nighttime hours, before advancing to Level 2 and eventually Level 3 licenses. The legislation also outlines restrictions on driving hours and passenger limits for provisional licenses, extending the probationary period if a teen accumulates violations or accidents.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by updating graduated driver licensing rules and requiring vision tests and parental approval for teen drivers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 919: Traffic control: driver license; suspension of a driver license for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating or alcoholic liquor or a controlled substance; require. Amends secs. 319b & 319d of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.319b & 257.319d) & adds secs. 319h & 319i.

This bill strengthens penalties for commercial drivers who operate vehicles while impaired or commit serious traffic violations by requiring immediate suspension or revocation of their licenses. It directly affects holders of commercial learner's permits and chauffeur's licenses who are convicted of offenses such as driving under the influence, leaving the scene of an accident, or causing a fatality. The legislation establishes specific suspension periods ranging from 60 days to life revocation depending on the severity of the offense and whether hazardous materials were being transported. Additionally, the bill adds new sections to the Michigan Vehicle Code to formalize these stricter enforcement measures for commercial motor vehicle operators.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens penalties for impaired driving, enhancing transportation safety standards and protecting public transit and road users.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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in committee · Michigan · House May 14, 2026

HB 5959: Traffic control: driver license; penalties for moving violation causing death or serious impairment; modify. Amends sec. 601d of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.601d).

HB 5959 modifies Michigan's vehicle code to increase penalties for drivers who commit moving violations that result in death or serious injury to others. For incidents causing serious impairment, the bill raises the maximum fine for first-time offenders to $750 and for repeat offenders to $1,000, while also mandating a one-year restricted license and completion of a driver improvement course. Additionally, if a driver receives a second conviction for such an offense within seven years, their license will be suspended for two years without eligibility for a restricted license. These changes apply to any traffic violation that causes significant harm and aim to impose stricter consequences on drivers responsible for severe accidents.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens penalties for serious traffic violations causing death or injury, enhancing public safety and accountability within the criminal justice system.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by increasing penalties for moving violations causing death or serious injury.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 5907: Criminal procedure: sentencing; mandatory sentencing for certain crimes in the vehicle code; require. Amends secs. 601b, 602a, 617 & 625 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.601b et seq.).

This bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to increase penalties for traffic violations occurring in work zones, school zones, and school bus zones. It mandates that fines for moving violations in these areas be doubled and elevates offenses causing injury or death to misdemeanors or felonies, respectively. Additionally, the legislation adjusts sentencing guidelines for fleeing and eluding police, making penalties more severe based on factors like prior convictions and the severity of the outcome. The changes also clarify definitions for emergency scenes and school bus zones to ensure consistent application of these stricter rules.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases mandatory sentencing and expands penalties for traffic violations, which restricts judicial discretion and strengthens punitive measures.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by increasing penalties for violations in work and school zones.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Sentencing Driver Licensing Public Transit Traffic Safety

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in committee · Michigan · House May 13, 2026

HB 5949: Vehicles: other; communication impediment decal for vehicles; provide for. Amends secs. 221 & 310 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.221 & 257.310) & adds sec. 221a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5950'26

HB 5949 creates a new program allowing vehicle owners in Michigan to request a free 'communication impediment' decal for their windshield or license plate. This decal signals that the driver or a household member has a condition, such as deafness or autism, that might make communicating with police during a traffic stop difficult. To qualify, owners must submit a certification from a licensed medical professional confirming the communication barrier. The bill also updates existing vehicle registration laws to include a digital designation in state records for these individuals, while establishing penalties for fraud and procedures for revoking the designation if abuse is suspected.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by introducing a decal program to improve communication between drivers with disabilities and law enforcement during traffic stops.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration

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passed · Michigan · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 5767: 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.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates work zone safety education for drivers, protecting construction workers by improving driver awareness and reducing workplace accidents in work zones.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates work zone safety education for drivers, enhancing transportation safety and protecting construction workers through improved driver training requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 18, 2026

SB 847: Traffic control: driver license; testing requirements for drivers over a certain age; provide for. Amends sec. 307 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.307) & adds sec. 307c.

This bill proposes changes to Michigan's vehicle code to establish new testing requirements for drivers over a certain age. It directly affects older drivers who wish to maintain or renew their driver's licenses by adding a new section to the state's traffic laws. The legislation would require these older drivers to undergo specific assessments or tests to ensure they meet safety standards before being allowed to operate a vehicle. The bill aims to update existing regulations to address the needs of an aging driving population while maintaining public safety on Michigan roads.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by requiring testing for older drivers, improving road safety standards85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Tags Seniors

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passed · Michigan · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 5768: Traffic control: driver license; instruction in work zone safety; require. Amends secs. 309 & 310e of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.309 & 257.310e) & adds sec. 309a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5767'26

This bill requires the Michigan Secretary of State to conduct criminal background checks using fingerprint-based systems before authorizing any individual to administer driver's license knowledge tests or driving skills tests. The legislation also mandates that applicants for commercial vehicle endorsements must complete these background checks, and it adds new requirements for examining officers to report their findings in writing. Additionally, the bill clarifies that driving skills tests must include behind-the-wheel road tests and ensures that commercial learner's permits are held for at least 14 days before testing. These changes apply to all individuals administering driving tests in Michigan and aim to enhance the integrity of the licensing process.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by requiring background checks for driver's license test administrators, enhancing public safety and accountability in law enforcement oversight.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by requiring background checks for driver license test administrators, protecting road users from unqualified testers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Roads & Highways

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