The bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code by updating several sections related to vehicle registration and title transfer. 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 penalties for violations of these provisions, including misdemeanors and civil infractions.

Further amendments specify that the owner of a motor vehicle is not liable for damages resulting from the vehicle's use after a bona fide sale, provided they meet certain conditions, such as accompanying the purchaser to a secretary of state office or maintaining a record of the sale. The bill also updates language throughout to ensure clarity, such as changing "person" to "individual" in certain contexts and specifying that titles issued electronically are subject to different rules. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the regulatory framework surrounding vehicle ownership and transfer in Michigan.

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