The bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code by updating several sections related to vehicle registration and title transfer processes. Key changes include the requirement that when a registered vehicle's title is transferred, the registration plates must be removed and can only be transferred to specific family members or retained for future use on another vehicle, with the necessary application and fees. Additionally, the bill clarifies that individuals with certain license suspensions or violations cannot acquire a vehicle during their suspension period, and it establishes penalties for violations of these provisions.

Further amendments specify that the owner of a vehicle who has sold it and properly transferred the title is not liable for any subsequent damages or legal violations, provided they meet certain conditions, such as accompanying the buyer to a secretary of state office or maintaining a record of the sale for at least 18 months. The bill also introduces new language to ensure compliance with title endorsement and delivery requirements, with penalties for non-compliance. Overall, these changes aim to streamline the vehicle registration process and enhance accountability in vehicle ownership transfers.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 257.233