2017 Senate Bill 46 / Public Act 37

Revise emergency vehicle flashing lights requirement

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 18, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Dale Zorn (R-17)

To eliminate a requirement that flashing lights be mounted on the roof of an authorized emergency vehicle. These vehicles would still have to have flashing emergency lights; they just wouldn’t have to be on the roof.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

March 14, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 16, 2017

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 16, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

April 25, 2017

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 3, 2017

Passed in the House 94 to 12 (details)

To eliminate a requirement that flashing lights be mounted on the roof of an authorized emergency vehicle. These vehicles would still have to have flashing emergency lights; they just wouldn’t have to be on the roof.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 23, 2017