The bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code by updating several sections related to vehicle registration and title transfer. Key changes include the requirement that when a registered vehicle's title is transferred, the registration plates must be removed and transferred to specific family members or retained for future use, with the stipulation that this must be done on application and payment of fees. Additionally, the bill clarifies that individuals with certain license suspensions or violations cannot acquire a motor vehicle during their suspension period. It also introduces penalties for violations of these provisions, including misdemeanors and civil infractions.

Further amendments specify the responsibilities of vehicle owners during the sale process, including the need to properly endorse and deliver the title to the new owner. The bill establishes that owners who have made a bona fide sale and delivered the vehicle and title are not liable for damages resulting from the vehicle's subsequent use, provided they meet certain conditions, such as accompanying the buyer to a secretary of state office or maintaining a record of the sale. The language of the bill also updates terms for clarity, such as changing "shall" to "must" in various contexts, and specifies that titles issued electronically are subject to different rules.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 257.233