The bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code by updating several sections related to the transfer and registration of vehicle titles. Key changes include the requirement that registration plates must be removed and transferred to specific family members or retained by the owner for future use, rather than simply being transferred as previously stated. Additionally, the bill clarifies that individuals whose licenses are suspended or revoked cannot acquire a motor vehicle during that period, and it introduces new language to specify that violations of certain subsections will result in misdemeanor charges.

Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of proper endorsement and delivery of the certificate of title to the transferee, with penalties for non-compliance. It also outlines the conditions under which a vehicle owner is not liable for damages after selling a vehicle, provided they either accompany the purchaser to a secretary of state office for the title transfer or maintain a record of the sale for a specified duration. The amendments aim to enhance clarity and enforceability in vehicle title transfers and registrations.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 257.233
As Passed by the Senate: 257.233