2023 House Bill 4668

Vehicles: registration plates; next of kin special registration plate; create.

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 803e (MCL 257.803e), as amended by 2022 PA 143.

Official record

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Expands eligibility for special registration plates to former prisoners of war, World War I veterans, Pearl Harbor survivors, Purple Heart recipients, and members of Gold Star, Blue Star, or Next of Kin families. These plates, featuring unique identifiers and designations, aim to honor their service or family member's sacrifice. The application process is service fee-exempt, requiring proof of eligibility. Special conditions include the plates' expiration on the vehicle owner's birthday in renewal years without a service fee, and misuse of these plates is considered a misdemeanor. Definitions for "Blue star family member," "Gold star family member," and "Next of kin" are specified to clarify eligibility.

Introduced in the House

May 25, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Jay DeBoyer (R-63) and 27 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Joseph Aragona (R-60), Gregory Alexander (R-98), Robert Bezotte (R-50), Rachelle Smit (R-43), Angela Rigas (R-79), Ken Borton (R-105), Dylan Wegela (D-26), Tom Kunse (R-100), Matt Bierlein (R-97), Mike Harris (R-52), John Roth (R-104), Alicia St. Germaine (R-62), Timothy Beson (R-96), David Prestin (R-108), James DeSana (R-29), Andrew Beeler (R-64), Donni Steele (R-54), Brian BeGole (R-71), Mike Hoadley (R-99), Cameron Cavitt (R-106), Mike Mueller (R-72), Pat Outman (R-91), David Martin (R-68), Denise Mentzer (D-61), Donavan McKinney (D-14), Luke Meerman (R-89) and Curtis VanderWall (R-102)

Referred to the Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure