The bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code by revising Section 309 and adding a new Section 309a. Key changes include the requirement for individuals administering vehicle group designation or endorsement knowledge tests to complete a fingerprint-based criminal history check. Additionally, the language has been updated to replace gender-specific pronouns with gender-neutral terms, such as changing "his or her" to "the licensee's" and "he or she" to "the applicant." The bill also clarifies that the Secretary of State may waive certain examination requirements for applicants holding valid licenses from other states or countries.

Section 309a introduces provisions for the suspension of an operator's license for individuals who have experienced an epileptic seizure. The Secretary of State is mandated to suspend the license of individuals who have had a seizure lasting three months or longer, with the possibility of reducing or waiving this suspension period based on specific medical conditions or recommendations from treating physicians. The bill emphasizes the importance of medical documentation in determining the safety of individuals with a history of seizures to operate a motor vehicle.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-1): 257.309
House Introduced Bill: 257.309