The bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to update definitions and provisions related to residency and the sale of personal information from the Secretary of State's records. It redefines terms such as "residence address" and "resident," replacing "person" with "individual," and clarifies that citizenship or immigration status will not be considered in determining residency. The Secretary of State is granted the authority to charge a preparation fee for providing information to governmental agencies and is prohibited from selling personal information for immigration enforcement purposes. Additionally, the bill outlines exemptions for obtaining a driver's license, specifying conditions under which certain individuals, like military personnel, may not need a license, while reinforcing compliance with court orders related to citations.

The bill also introduces amendments to the issuance and revocation of commercial driver licenses, allowing the Secretary of State to revoke licenses for individuals with specific convictions, and clarifying that multiple convictions from the same incident will be treated as a single violation. It removes the requirement for applicants to demonstrate U.S. citizenship, instead requiring sufficient identification to verify identity and legal presence. The bill mandates the capture of digital photographic images and signatures during the application process, restricts their use to authorized purposes, and includes provisions for maintaining the confidentiality of Social Security numbers. Additionally, it enhances security measures in license production and modifies expiration terms for licenses, establishing that they will expire on the individual's birthday in the fourth year following issuance. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 257.50