This bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to update definitions and provisions related to residency, licensing, and the handling of personal information by the Secretary of State. Key changes include clarifying terms such as "residence address" and "resident," replacing "person" with "individual," and ensuring that citizenship or immigration status is not considered when determining residency. The bill also allows the Secretary of State to share information with governmental agencies and private entities for official purposes while prohibiting the sale of personal information for marketing or immigration enforcement. Additionally, it outlines exemptions from licensing requirements for certain individuals, establishes conditions for license denial, and aims to enhance clarity and protect individual rights.

Further amendments focus on the issuance and revocation of commercial driver licenses, introducing provisions for application cancellations and specific convictions that may lead to license revocation. The bill specifies a one-year waiting period for individuals whose licenses are revoked before they can reapply and clarifies that multiple convictions from the same incident will be treated as a single violation. It also modifies the documentation requirements for operator's and chauffeur's licenses, removing the need for non-citizens to provide proof of citizenship and instead requiring verification of legal presence. Other provisions include capturing digital images and signatures during the application process, enhancing security measures, and establishing new expiration terms for licenses. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 257.50