SB 25 — Occupations: vehicles, dealers, and repair facilities; owner of a motor vehicle repair facility to operate an additional facility under the same registration; allow. Amends secs. 2, 9, 10b, 13b, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 30, 32, 32a, 33 & 40 of 1974 PA 300 (MCL 257.1302 et seq.) & adds sec. 30a.
Last action — ASSIGNED PA 0059'25 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
-
✓Introduced
-
✓In Committee
-
✓Passed Senate
-
✓Passed House
-
✓To Executive
-
6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 23, 2025. Enacted.
Odds of enactment
High chanceBased on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.
Upgrade to see the exact probability and what's driving it.
A statistical estimate from our own model of past outcomes — an insight, not a guarantee. Policymaking is volatile.
Prognosis
-
Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
-
1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
-
Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
-
Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
Summary
Occupations: vehicles, dealers, and repair facilities; owner of a motor vehicle repair facility to operate an additional facility under the same registration; allow. Amends secs. 2, 9, 10b, 13b, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 30, 32, 32a, 33 & 40 of 1974 PA 300 (MCL 257.1302 et seq.) & adds sec. 30a. — Public Act 59 of 2025
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
742 added · 944 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of SB 25 included several new lines of text while removing some previous content. Specifically, it added provisions that could offer more clarity or additional support related to the bill's purpose, while eliminating certain lines that may have been redundant or less relevant. These changes matter because they can enhance the effectiveness of the legislation and ensure that it addresses the needs of the community it serves.
SB-25, As Passed House,Senate, DecemberMarch 16,18, 2025 HOUSE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.
25 A bill to amend 1974 PA 300, entitled "Motor vehicle service and repair act," by amending sections 2, 9, 10b, 13b, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 30, 32, 32a, 33, and 40 (MCL 257.1302, 257.1309, 257.1310b, 257.1313b, 257.1314, 257.1315, 257.1316, 257.1317, 257.1318, 257.1322, 257.1330, 257.1332, 257.1332a, 257.1333, and 257.1340), section 2 as amended by 2020 PA 227 and sections 9,13b and 32a as added and sections 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 30, 32, and 33 as amended and sections 10b, 13b, and 32a as added by 2016 PA 430, and by adding section 30a.
(a) "Administrator" means the secretary of state or any individual designated by the secretary of state to act in his or VMP S00722'25 (H-1)_SB25_APH_1 i5sruo her place.on behalf of the secretary of state.
VMP S00722'25 (S-1)_SB25_APS_1 i6oj4h (b) "Advertise" means to advise, announce, apprise, command, give notice of, inform, make known, or publish any material that calls to the attention of the public the availability of parts and services.
VMP S00722'25 (H-1)_SB25_APH_1 i5sruo (k) (j) "Department" means the department of state.
VMP S00722'25 (S-1)_SB25_APS_1 i6oj4h (l) (k) "Distressed vehicle" means that term as defined in section 12a of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.12a.
This subparagraph does not apply to a motor vehicle repair facility that engages in the business of VMP S00722'25 (H-1)_SB25_APH_1 i5sruo performing, or employing individuals who perform, vehicle body VMP S00722'25 (S-1)_SB25_APS_1 i6oj4h work.
9.
(1) The administrator shall do all of the following:
(a) Certify master and specialty mechanics and issue permits to mechanic trainees who are subject to this act.
(b) Register motor vehicle repair facilities that are subject to this act.
(c) Keep a complete register of motor vehicle repair facilities, and make that register available for public inspection at the office of the secretary of state.
(d) Keep an accurate listing by name and by certificate number of each specialty and master mechanic who is certified by the administrator at the office of the secretary of state.
(e) Engage in a public information program to inform the public of their the public's rights and remedies under this act.
(f) Inform registered motor vehicle repair facilities at least VMP S00722'25 (H-1)_SB25_APH_1 i5sruo annually of the rules promulgated under this act, of representative disciplinary hearings, orders, or judgments issued or obtained by the administrator, and suspensions or revocations of registrations or licenses.
A motor vehicle repair facility shall inform the mechanics in its the employ of the motor vehicle repair facility of these actions.
(g) Establish procedures for receiving complaints relating to alleged violations of this act or rules promulgated under this act.
(h) Establish and collect fees for certification examinations administered by the administrator.
(i) Promulgate any rules that are necessary to implement this act under the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.
(j) Issue declaratory rulings to implement this act.
All of the following apply to a declaratory ruling under this subdivision:
(i) The administrator may issue a declaratory ruling concerning the applicability of this act or rules promulgated under this act to an actual statement of facts if the administrator receives a request for a declaratory ruling from an interested person and the interested person submits a clear and concise statement of facts to the administrator.
The interested person may submit to the administrator a brief or other reference to legal authorities on which the interested person relies concerning the applicability of this act or rules promulgated under this act to the statement of facts.
(ii) If he or she the administrator decides to issue a declaratory ruling, the administrator shall provide the interested person that requested the ruling a statement that he or she the administrator will issue a declaratory ruling and the date by which VMP S00722'25 (H-1)_SB25_APH_1 i5sruo the administrator will issue the ruling.
(iii) A declaratory ruling shall include the actual statement of facts provided by the interested person that requested the ruling, the legal authority on which the administrator relies for his or her the ruling, if any, and the ruling of the administrator.
(iv) After it a declaratory ruling is issued, a the declaratory ruling is binding on the administrator and he or she may the administrator shall not retroactively change the ruling.
However, this subdivision does not prohibit the administrator from prospectively changing a declaratory ruling.
(k) Conduct a name-based background check on all motor vehicle repair facility applicants during the application process using the internet criminal history access tool (ICHAT) maintained by the department of state police.
(2) The administrator may conduct a name-based background check for mechanics seeking new certification using the internet criminal history access tool (ICHAT) maintained by the department of state police.
(3) The administrator may use information received from a background check under subsection (1)(k) or (2) to evaluate an applicant's qualifications to receive a motor vehicle repair facility or a certified specialty mechanic registration and certification, as applicable, under this act.
Sec.
10b.
(1) The administrator may issue a certification to perform repair work as a specialty or master mechanic for automobiles and light trucks in 1 or more of the following repair categories as identified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence or another mechanic organization approved by the administrator:
VMP S00722'25 (H-1)_SB25_APH_1 i5sruo (a) Engine repair.
(b) Automatic transmission.
(c) Manual transmission, front and rear drive axle.
(d) Front end, suspension, and steering systems.
(e) Brakes and braking systems.
(f) Electrical systems.
(g) Heating and air-conditioning.
Show all 163 changed lines (123 more)
(h) Engine tune-up and performance.
(i) Collision-related mechanical repair.
(j) Unitized body structural repair.
(k) Pre-1973 automobile or light truck repair.
As used in this subdivision, "pre-1973 automobile or light truck repair" means the repair of an automobile or light truck manufactured before 1973 or the reconditioning, replacement, adjustment, or alteration of the operating condition of any component or subassembly of an automobile or light truck manufactured before 1973.
(l) BAIID service.
(2) The administrator may issue a certification to perform repair work as a specialty or master mechanic for heavy-duty trucks in 1 or more of the following repair categories as identified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence or another mechanic organization approved by the administrator:
(a) Engine repair, gasoline.
(b) Engine repair, diesel.
(c) Drivetrains.
(d) Brakes and braking systems.
(e) Suspension and steering systems.
(f) Electrical systems.
(g) Collision-related mechanical repair.
VMP S00722'25 (H-1)_SB25_APH_1 i5sruo (3) An individual who is applying for certification as a specialty automobile or light truck mechanic is eligible for that certification if he or she the individual passes an examination in the repair category that relates to that specialty.
An individual who is applying for certification as a master automobile or light truck mechanic is eligible for that certification if he or she the individual passes the examinations in all repair categories listed in subsection (1)(a) to (h).
(4) An individual who is applying for certification as a specialty heavy-duty truck mechanic is eligible for that certification if he or she the individual passes an examination in the repair category that relates to that specialty.
An individual who is applying for certification as a master heavy-duty truck mechanic is eligible for that certification if he or she the individual passes the examinations in all repair categories listed in subsection (2)(a) to (f).
(5) An individual who is applying for certification as a master motorcycle mechanic is eligible for that certification if he or she the individual passes an examination pertaining to all mechanical aspects of motorcycle repair.
(6) An individual who is applying for certification as a recreational trailer mechanic is eligible for that certification if he or she the individual passes an examination pertaining to all mechanical aspects of the installation, service, and repair of recreational trailer equipment.
As used in this subsection, "recreational trailer equipment" includes recreational trailer brakes, suspension, wheels, or axles;
adaptations and alterations made to towing vehicles;
and other items of equipment on a recreational trailer required under sections 683 to 711 of the VMP S00722'25 (H-1)_SB25_APH_1 i5sruo Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.683 to 257.711.
Sec.
(3) A certified specialty or master mechanic or mechanic VMP S00722'25 (S-1)_SB25_APS_1 i6oj4h trainee shall not depart from, or disregard in any material respect, accepted motor vehicle repair industry standards.
(a) Successfully complete a designated training course or VMP S00722'25 (H-1)_SB25_APH_1 i5sruo program as a prerequisite to continued certification.
(b) For applicants that apply on or after FebruaryJanuary 1, 2026, the location of the applicant's established place of business in this state, along with written verification from the appropriate VMP S00722'25 (S-1)_SB25_APS_1 i6oj4h municipal governing body or zoning authority that states that the applicant's established place of business meets all applicable municipal and zoning requirements.
VMP S00722'25 (H-1)_SB25_APH_1 i5sruo (e) (d) A description of the facility that includes all of the following information:
VMP S00722'25 (S-1)_SB25_APS_1 i6oj4h (g) (e) An irrevocable appointment of the secretary of state as the agent for the facility for service of process.
VMP(i) S00722'25If (H-1)_SB25_APH_1applicable, i5sruoany (i)auxiliary Afacilities certification that neitherwill share the applicantsame orregistration anotherand personregistration namednumber onas the applicationfacility isthat acting as the alterowner egois ofregistering. any other person in seeking the registration.
As(j) used(g) inAny thisother subdivision,relevant "alterinformation ego"required meansby a person that acts for and on behalf of, or in the placeadministrator. of, another person for purposes of obtaining a vehicle repair facility registration.
(j) A statement of the previous history, record, and associations of the applicant and each owner, partner, officer, or director of the applicant related to all current or past motor vehicle repair facilities.
(k) If applicable, any auxiliary facilities that will share the same registration and registration number as the facility that the owner is registering.
(l) (g) Any other relevant information required by the administrator.
VMP S00722'25 (S-1)_SB25_APS_1 i6oj4h (3) An auxiliary facility must meet all of the following requirements:
(a) Be located within a 3-mile1-mile radius of the motor vehicle VMP S00722'25 (H-1)_SB25_APH_1 i5sruo repair facility described under subsection (2).
VMP S00722'25 (S-1)_SB25_APS_1 i6oj4h (5) An auxiliary facility does not need any of the following:
(a) A registration certificate with a separate registration number from the facility with which the auxiliary facility shares a VMP S00722'25 (H-1)_SB25_APH_1 i5sruo registration.
If a renewal application and renewal fee are filed after the expiration date, the facility may operate from the day on which the VMP S00722'25 (S-1)_SB25_APS_1 i6oj4h application and appropriate fee are received by the administrator, pending approval of the renewal application.
The administrator shall charge a fee of 1-1/2 times the normal registration fee for VMP S00722'25 (H-1)_SB25_APH_1 i5sruo each year the license is expired if the renewal application is received by the administrator after the expiration date.
(4) BeginningAn on July 1, 2026, an owner of a motor vehicle repair facility with a gross revenue that exceeds $300,000.00 may renew the facility's registration for more than 1 year but not more than 4 years if the owner submits an application for renewal to the administrator accompanied by a registration fee in an amount determined under section 30(4).
If a name or and address of the a motor vehicle repair facility changes , and there is not a change of ownership, the facility shall notify the administrator in writing of the change and shall make the appropriate changes on the next renewal registration when due.by completing and submitting the repair facility change of address notificationnotification. not less than 30 days before the date the change is to take place.
If an address of a motor vehicle repair facility changes, the facility shall submit a VMP S00722'25 (S-1)_SB25_APS_1 i6oj4h written verification from the appropriate municipal governing body or zoning authority that states that the established place of VMP S00722'25 (H-1)_SB25_APH_1 i5sruo business and, if applicable, any auxiliary facility, meet all applicable municipal and zoning requirements.
(1) The owner of a motor vehicle repair facility shall maintain reasonable business records for the facility and, if VMP S00722'25 (S-1)_SB25_APS_1 i6oj4h applicable, any auxiliary facilities and ensure that those records are open for reasonable inspection by the administrator or other VMP S00722'25 (H-1)_SB25_APH_1 i5sruo law enforcement officials.
VMP S00722'25 (S-1)_SB25_APS_1 i6oj4h (c) If a repair transaction involves the assumption by the facility of an obligation extending beyond for more than 3 years, VMP S00722'25 (H-1)_SB25_APH_1 i5sruo the owner shall retain records or documents relating to that obligation for at least not less than the term of the obligation.
(4) A facility shall maintain or attach the record of a sale, purchase, or acquisition of a major component part to a police book described in section 251 of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, VMP S00722'25 (S-1)_SB25_APS_1 i6oj4h MCL 257.251.
A facility shall make its the facility's police book and its the facility's records of vehicle part sales, purchases, or VMP S00722'25 (H-1)_SB25_APH_1 i5sruo acquisitions immediately available for inspection by the administrator and other law enforcement officials if a request for inspection is made.
22.
(1) The administrator may take any administrative action described in subsection (2) if the administrator determines that a facility, mechanic, or trainee, or a stockholder, officer, director, or partner of a facility that is a corporation or partnership, does 1 or more of the following:
(a) Makes an untrue statement of a material fact.
(b) Violates this act or a rule promulgated under this act.
(c) Violates a condition of probation.
(d) Makes unnecessary repairs or repairs not authorized by the customer.
(e) Refuses to honor warranties made by a facility.
(f) Causes or allows a customer to sign a document in blank relating to the repair of a motor vehicle.
(g) Is enjoined by a court of competent jurisdiction from engaging in the trade or business of repairing motor vehicles or from a violation of this act or a rule promulgated under this act.
(h) Fails to comply with the terms of a final cease and desist order.
(i) Is convicted of a violation of this act.
(j) Uses the waiver of liability provision in an attempt to evade this act.
(k) Is convicted of a violation of 1986 PA 119, MCL 257.1351 VMP S00722'25 (H-1)_SB25_APH_1 i5sruo to 257.1355.
(l) Is convicted under section 413, 415, 535, 535a, or 536a of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.413, 750.415, 750.535, 750.535a, and 750.536a, or has been convicted in another state of a violation of a law substantially corresponding to 1 of those sections of the Michigan penal code.
(m) Violates section 233a(6), 254, or 257(1) to (3) of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.233a, 257.254, and 257.257, or has been convicted in another state of a violation of law substantially corresponding to a section listed under this subdivision.
(2) After notice and opportunity for a hearing, the administrator may do 1 or more of the following if he or she determines that a facility, mechanic, or trainee, or a stockholder, officer, director, or partner of a facility that is a corporation or partnership, violates subsection (1):
(a) Place a limitation on a registration, certificate, or mechanic trainee permit.
(b) Suspend a registration, certificate, or mechanic trainee permit.
(c) Deny a registration, certificate, or mechanic trainee permit or renewal of a registration, certificate, or mechanic trainee permit.
(d) Revoke a registration, certificate, or mechanic trainee permit.
(e) Censure the person that holds a registration, certificate, or mechanic trainee permit.
(3) As an alternative or in addition to administrative action under subsection (2) for a violation or alleged violation of VMP S00722'25 (H-1)_SB25_APH_1 i5sruo subsection (1), the administrator may, by written agreement with a person that holds a registration, certificate, or mechanic trainee permit, place a registration, certificate, or mechanic trainee permit on probation and include conditions of probation in the agreement.
(4) The remedies and sanctions under this act are independent and cumulative.
The use of a remedy or sanction under this act, including, but not limited to, administrative action by the administrator under subsection (2) or an agreement for probation under subsection (3), does not bar other lawful remedies and sanctions against a person and does not limit a person's criminal or civil liability under law.
Sec.
(1) The Beginning on July 1, 2026, the nonrefundable registration fee for the registration of a facility is determined by a sliding fee scale that is based on the gross annual revenue of the facility, as follows:
GROSS ANNUAL REVENUE FEE under $5,000.00$50,000.00 $ 25.00100.00 $5,001.00$5,000.00$50,000.00................................. $50,000.00 to $15,000.00$100,000.00 50.00200.00 $15,001.00 $100,001.00 to $25,000.00$200,000.00 75.00300.00 $25,001.00 $200,001.00 to $40,000.00$300,000.00 100.00400.00 $40,001.00 to $60,000.00over $300,000.00 125.00500.00 $60,001.00 to $80,000.00 150.00 $80,001.00 to $100,000.00 175.00 $100,001.00 to $120,000.00 200.00 $120,001.00 to $140,000.00 225.00 $140,001.00 to $160,000.00 250.00 $160,001.00 to $180,000.00 275.00 $180,001.00 to $200,000.00 300.00 VMP S00722'25 (H-1)_SB25_APH_1 i5sruo $200,001.00 to $220,000.00 325.00 $220,001.00 to $240,000.00 350.00 $240,001.00 to $260,000.00 375.00 $260,001.00 to $280,000.00 400.00 $280,001.00 to $300,000.00 425.00 $300,001.00 to $320,000.00 450.00 $320,001.00 to $340,000.00 475.00 over $340,000.00 500.00 (2) The Beginning on July 1, 2026, the nonrefundable examination, application, certificate, and renewal fees for the certification of mechanics are as follows:
$5,001.00 $50,000.00 to 50.00200.00 $15,000.00$100,000.00................................
$15,001.00 $100,001.00 to 75.00300.00 $25,000.00$200,000.00................................
$25,001.00 $200,001.00 to 100.00400.00 $40,000.00$300,000.00................................
$40,001.00 to $60,000.00over $300,000.00 ............
125.00500.00 $60,001.00 to 150.00 $80,000.00..................................
$80,001.00 to 175.00 $100,000.00.................................
$100,001.00 to 200.00 $120,000.00................................
VMP S00722'25 (S-1)_SB25_APS_1 i6oj4h $120,001.00 to 225.00 $140,000.00................................
$140,001.00 to 250.00 $160,000.00................................
$160,001.00 to 275.00 $180,000.00................................
$180,001.00 to 300.00 $200,000.00................................
$200,001.00 to 325.00 $220,000.00................................
$220,001.00 to 350.00 $240,000.00................................
$240,001.00 to 375.00 $260,000.00................................
$260,001.00 to 400.00 $280,000.00................................
$280,001.00 to 425.00 $300,000.00................................
$300,001.00 to 450.00 $320,000.00................................
$320,001.00 to 475.00 $340,000.00................................
over 500.00 $340,000.00..........................................
(2) The nonrefundable examination, application, certificate, and renewal fees for the certification of mechanics are as follows:
Notwithstanding the requirements of section 40, the department shall deposit $12.00 of each $18.00 VMP S00722'25 (S-1)_SB25_APS_1 i6oj4h certification examination fee the department receives into the mechanic certification examination fund created under section 30a.
was VMP S00722'25 (H-1)_SB25_APH_1 i5sruo separated from that service;
(ii) A student who is currently enrolled in a vocational VMP S00722'25 (S-1)_SB25_APS_1 i6oj4h education or special education program that includes employment by a motor vehicle repair facility;
(4) BeginningThe on July 1, 2026, the fee for a multiyear registration described under section 15(4) is the applicable fee under subsection (1) multiplied by the number of years the registration is renewed.
(b) "Gross "gross annual revenue" means a facility's gross revenue from performing repairs, including parts and goods sold in VMP S00722'25 (H-1)_SB25_APH_1 i5sruo conjunction with repairs, in its the facility's most recently completed federal income tax year, or, if the facility has not been in business for a complete federal income tax year, the facility's reasonably anticipated gross revenue for its the facility's first full federal income tax year of operation.
(2) BeginningThe on July 1, 2026, the state treasurer shall deposit money and other assets received from any other source into the fund.
(4) BeginningThe on July 1, 2026, the department of state shall expend money from the fund, on appropriation, only for 1 or more of the following purposes:
VMP S00722'25 (S-1)_SB25_APS_1 i6oj4h (a) To develop and update the content of the mechanic certification examination.
A facility shall not charge for work done or parts supplied in excess of the estimated price, or in excess of the limit stated by the customer in the waiver described in subsection (3), without the knowing written or oral consent of the customer, obtained at some time after the facility determines that the estimated price or stated limit is insufficient and before any VMP S00722'25 (H-1)_SB25_APH_1 i5sruo work that is not estimated or is in excess of the limit is done or the parts that are not estimated or are in excess of the limit are supplied.
(2) If a facility or mechanic informs the customer that the price for repair will exceed the written estimate or the stated limit in the waiver and the customer does not want the repair work performed, the customer is responsible for all reasonable costs to VMP S00722'25 (S-1)_SB25_APS_1 i6oj4h return the vehicle to the condition it the vehicle was in at the time it the vehicle entered the facility.
(3) If a customer initiates a request for service or parts for the repair of a motor vehicle without receiving a written estimate and voluntarily agrees to pay all reasonable costs of repair up to an amount stated by the customer, a facility may obtain from the VMP S00722'25 (H-1)_SB25_APH_1 i5sruo customer a waiver of his or her the customer's right to receive a prior estimate of repair costs.
VMP S00722'25 (S-1)_SB25_APS_1 i6oj4h Customer signature _______________ Date __________ Time __________".
(5) A Except for a motor vehicle repair facility that is an auxiliary facility, a motor vehicle repair facility shall at all times display, in a place and manner conspicuous to its the VMP S00722'25 (H-1)_SB25_APH_1 i5sruo facility's customers, a current and valid certificate of repair facility registration issued by the administrator.
The sign shall must contain 12 lines of VMP S00722'25 (S-1)_SB25_APS_1 i6oj4h lettering worded substantially as follows:
VMP S00722'25 (H-1)_SB25_APH_1 i5sruo DEPARTMENT OF STATE WEBSITE:
_____________."._____________." (2) All of the following apply to a sign required under subsection (1):
(2) All of the following apply to a sign required under subsection (1):
VMP S00722'25 (S-1)_SB25_APS_1 i6oj4h (g) The sign shall must include the address, telephone numbers, and Internet website address of the department in lines 9, 10, and 12, as provided by the administrator.
VMP S00722'25 (H-1)_SB25_APH_1 i5sruo (c) If the facility is not enclosed or is a mobile facility, the facility shall ensure that it the sign is placed in an area where it the sign is easily noticeable to customers who are transacting business with the facility.
However, a facility shall not prevent a customer from removing any heavy or VMP S00722'25 (S-1)_SB25_APS_1 i6oj4h large part, by the customer's own means and at his or her the customer's expense.
(b) If any returned part presents an actual danger of flammability or explosiveness, the facility shall clearly inform VMP S00722'25 (H-1)_SB25_APH_1 i5sruo the customer of that danger.
Subject to subsection (5), the facility shall provide this information to the customer by VMP S00722'25 (S-1)_SB25_APS_1 i6oj4h providing the following notice to the customer, printed or displayed on the face of any contract, work order form, or other document that evidences the engagement of the facility or mechanic in at least not less than 12-point boldfaced letters that are at least not less than 4 points larger that the principal size of the letters in that document, or providing the notice in a separate written document in at least not less than 12-point, boldfaced, capital letters, as follows:
YOU ARE ENTITLED TO INSPECT THE VMP S00722'25 (H-1)_SB25_APH_1 i5sruo PARTS WHICH CANNOT BE RETURNED TO YOU.".YOU." (3) If a facility is obligated to return a replaced part to the manufacturer or a distributor under a warranty agreement, or, subject to subsection (4), under an exchange agreement, the facility is not required to return that part to the customer.
(3) If a facility is obligated to return a replaced part to the manufacturer or a distributor under a warranty agreement, or, subject to subsection (4), under an exchange agreement, the facility is not required to return that part to the customer.
(4) If replacement of a part is contingent on the facility keeping the part under an exchange agreement, the facility shall explain, in a manner understandable to the customer, the precise terms of the exchange agreement, including if applicable a disclosure of the price to the customer if he or she the customer VMP S00722'25 (S-1)_SB25_APS_1 i6oj4h wishes to reclaim the part.
(5) A facility that displays the notice described in subsection (2) on a clearly legible sign with lettering at least not less than 1 inch high, conspicuously displayed in the part of the facility where customers routinely contract for repairs, is not required to provide the notice to a customer in the form of a VMP S00722'25 (H-1)_SB25_APH_1 i5sruo document described in subsection (2).
(7) If requested by a customer, a facility shall explain VMP S00722'25 (S-1)_SB25_APS_1 i6oj4h exactly why a replaced part is defective or nonfunctional, or otherwise why it the part was replaced.
This amendatory act takes effect on FebruaryJanuary 1, 2026.
Final Page VMP S00722'25 (H-1)_SB25_APH_1(S-1)_SB25_APS_1 i5sruoi6oj4h
Show all 163 changed rows (123 more)
View plain text versions (12)
- As Passed by the Senate View text pdf
- As Passed by the House View text pdf
- Senate Concurred Bill View text pdf
- Public Act View text Current pdf
- Substitute Substitute (S-1) pdf
- Substitute Substitute (S-1) - 2 pdf
- Substitute Substitute (S-1) - 3 pdf
- Substitute Substitute (S-1) - 4 pdf
- Substitute Substitute (H-1) pdf
- Substitute Substitute (H-1) - 2 pdf
- Substitute Substitute (H-1) - 3 pdf
- Introduced Senate Introduced Bill pdf
Action History
-
ASSIGNED PA 0059'25 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
Sponsors
- John Cherry · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 3 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- John Cherry Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 146 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (37)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Outman | — | Yea |
| Darrin Camilleri | Democrat | Yea |
| Dayna Polehanki | Democrat | Yea |
| Erika Geiss | Democrat | Yea |
| Jeff Irwin | Democrat | Yea |
| Jeremy Moss | Democrat | Yea |
| John Cherry | Democrat | Yea |
| Kevin Hertel | Democrat | Yea |
| Mallory McMorrow | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary Cavanagh | Democrat | Yea |
| Paul Wojno | Democrat | Yea |
| Rosemary Bayer | Democrat | Yea |
| Sam Singh | Democrat | Yea |
| Sarah Anthony | Democrat | Yea |
| Sean McCann | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie Chang | Democrat | Yea |
| Sue Shink | Democrat | Yea |
| Sylvia Santana | Democrat | Yea |
| Veronica Klinefelt | Democrat | Yea |
| Winnie Brinks | Democrat | Yea |
| Aric Nesbitt | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Lauwers | Republican | Yea |
| Edward McBroom | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Runestad | Republican | Yea |
| John Damoose | Republican | Yea |
| Jon Bumstead | Republican | Yea |
| Jonathan Lindsey | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph Bellino Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Daley | Republican | Yea |
| Lana Theis | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Huizenga | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Webber | Republican | Yea |
| Michele Hoitenga | Republican | Yea |
| Roger Hauck | Republican | Yea |
| Roger Victory | Republican | Yea |
| Ruth Johnson | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas Albert | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 45 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 54 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 102 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 3% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (105)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Myers-Phillips | — | Yea |
| O’Neal | — | Yea |
| Outman | — | Yea |
| Alabas Farhat | Democrat | Yea |
| Angela Witwer | Democrat | Yea |
| Betsy Coffia | Democrat | Yea |
| Brenda Carter | Democrat | Yea |
| Carol Glanville | Democrat | Yea |
| Carrie Rheingans | Democrat | Yea |
| Denise Mentzer | Democrat | Yea |
| Donavan McKinney | Democrat | Yea |
| Dylan Wegela | Democrat | Nay |
| Emily Dievendorf | Democrat | Yea |
| Erin Byrnes | Democrat | Yea |
| Helena Scott | Democrat | Yea |
| Jason M Hoskins | Democrat | Yea |
| Jason Morgan | Democrat | Yea |
| Jasper Martus | Democrat | Yea |
| Jennifer Conlin | Democrat | Yea |
| Joey Andrews | Democrat | Yea |
| John Fitzgerald | Democrat | Yea |
| Joseph Tate | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie Brixie | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie M. Rogers | Democrat | Yea |
| Kara Hope | Democrat | Yea |
| Kelly A Breen | Democrat | Yea |
| Kimberly Edwards | Democrat | Yea |
| Kristian Grant | Democrat | Yea |
| Laurie Pohutsky | Democrat | Yea |
| Mai Xiong | Democrat | Yea |
| Matt Koleszar | Democrat | Yea |
| Matt Longjohn | Democrat | Yea |
| Mike McFall | Democrat | Yea |
| Morgan Foreman | Democrat | Yea |
| Natalie Price | Democrat | Yea |
| Noah Arbit | Democrat | Yea |
| Penelope Tsernoglou | Democrat | Yea |
| Peter Herzberg | Democrat | Yea |
| Phil Skaggs | Democrat | Yea |
| Ranjeev Puri | Democrat | Yea |
| Reggie Miller | Democrat | Yea |
| Regina Weiss | Democrat | Yea |
| Samantha Steckloff | Democrat | Yea |
| Sharon MacDonell | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie A Young | Democrat | Yea |
| Tullio Liberati Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Tyrone Carter | Democrat | Yea |
| Veronica Paiz | Democrat | Yea |
| Will Snyder | Democrat | Yea |
| Alicia St. Germaine | Republican | Yea |
| Angela Rigas | Republican | Yea |
| Ann M. Bollin | Republican | Yea |
| Bill Schuette | Republican | Yea |
| Brad Paquette | Republican | Nay |
| Bradley Slagh | Republican | Yea |
| Brian BeGole | Republican | Yea |
| Bryan Posthumus | Republican | Yea |
| Cameron Cavitt | Republican | Yea |
| Curtis S VanderWall | Republican | Yea |
| David Prestin | Republican | Yea |
| David W. Martin | Republican | Yea |
| Donni Steele | Republican | Yea |
| Douglas C Wozniak | Republican | Yea |
| Gina Johnsen | Republican | Yea |
| Greg VanWoerkom | Republican | Yea |
| Gregory Alexander | Republican | Yea |
| Gregory Markkanen | Republican | Yea |
| James DeSana | Republican | Yea |
| Jamie Thompson | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Woolford | Republican | Yea |
| Jay DeBoyer | Republican | Yea |
| Jennifer Wortz | Republican | Yea |
| Jerry Neyer | Republican | Yea |
| John R. Roth | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph A. Aragona | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph Fox | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph Pavlov | Republican | Yea |
| Josh Schriver | Republican | Yea |
| Karl Bohnak | Republican | Yea |
| Kathy Schmaltz | Republican | Yea |
| Ken Borton | Republican | Yea |
| Luke Meerman | Republican | Yea |
| Mark A Tisdel | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Hall | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Maddock | Republican | Yea |
| Matthew Bierlein | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Harris | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Hoadley | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Mueller | Republican | Yea |
| Nancy DeBoer | Republican | Yea |
| Nancy Jenkins-Arno | Republican | Yea |
| Parker Fairbairn | Republican | Yea |
| Pauline Wendzel | Republican | Yea |
| Phil Green | Republican | Yea |
| Rachelle Smit | Republican | Yea |
| Ron Robinson | Republican | Yea |
| Rylee Linting | Republican | Yea |
| Sarah Lightner | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Carra | Republican | Nay |
| Steve Frisbie | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas Kuhn | Republican | Yea |
| Tim Kelly | Republican | Yea |
| Timothy Beson | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Kunse | Republican | Yea |
| William Bruck | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 17 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 35 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (37)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Outman | — | Yea |
| Darrin Camilleri | Democrat | Yea |
| Dayna Polehanki | Democrat | Yea |
| Erika Geiss | Democrat | Yea |
| Jeff Irwin | Democrat | Yea |
| Jeremy Moss | Democrat | Yea |
| John Cherry | Democrat | Yea |
| Kevin Hertel | Democrat | Yea |
| Mallory McMorrow | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary Cavanagh | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Paul Wojno | Democrat | Yea |
| Rosemary Bayer | Democrat | Yea |
| Sam Singh | Democrat | Yea |
| Sarah Anthony | Democrat | Yea |
| Sean McCann | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Stephanie Chang | Democrat | Yea |
| Sue Shink | Democrat | Yea |
| Sylvia Santana | Democrat | Yea |
| Veronica Klinefelt | Democrat | Yea |
| Winnie Brinks | Democrat | Yea |
| Aric Nesbitt | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Lauwers | Republican | Yea |
| Edward McBroom | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Runestad | Republican | Yea |
| John Damoose | Republican | Yea |
| Jon Bumstead | Republican | Yea |
| Jonathan Lindsey | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph Bellino Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Daley | Republican | Yea |
| Lana Theis | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Huizenga | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Webber | Republican | Yea |
| Michele Hoitenga | Republican | Yea |
| Roger Hauck | Republican | Yea |
| Roger Victory | Republican | Yea |
| Ruth Johnson | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas Albert | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 17 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 35 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (37)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Darrin Camilleri | Democrat | Yea |
| Dayna Polehanki | Democrat | Yea |
| Erika Geiss | Democrat | Yea |
| Jeff Irwin | Democrat | Yea |
| Jeremy Moss | Democrat | Yea |
| John Cherry | Democrat | Yea |
| Kevin Hertel | Democrat | Yea |
| Mallory McMorrow | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary Cavanagh | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Paul Wojno | Democrat | Yea |
| Rosemary Bayer | Democrat | Yea |
| Sam Singh | Democrat | Yea |
| Sarah Anthony | Democrat | Yea |
| Sean McCann | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Stephanie Chang | Democrat | Yea |
| Sue Shink | Democrat | Yea |
| Sylvia Santana | Democrat | Yea |
| Veronica Klinefelt | Democrat | Yea |
| Winnie Brinks | Democrat | Yea |
| Aric Nesbitt | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Lauwers | Republican | Yea |
| Edward McBroom | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Runestad | Republican | Yea |
| John Damoose | Republican | Yea |
| Jon Bumstead | Republican | Yea |
| Jonathan Lindsey | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph Bellino Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Daley | Republican | Yea |
| Lana Theis | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Huizenga | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Webber | Republican | Yea |
| Michele Hoitenga | Republican | Yea |
| Rick Outman | Republican | Yea |
| Roger Hauck | Republican | Yea |
| Roger Victory | Republican | Yea |
| Ruth Johnson | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas Albert | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 54 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 46 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 102 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 3% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (105)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Myers-Phillips | — | Yea |
| St. Germaine | — | Yea |
| Alabas Farhat | Democrat | Yea |
| Amos O'Neal | Democrat | Yea |
| Angela Witwer | Democrat | Yea |
| Betsy Coffia | Democrat | Yea |
| Brenda Carter | Democrat | Yea |
| Carol Glanville | Democrat | Yea |
| Carrie Rheingans | Democrat | Yea |
| Denise Mentzer | Democrat | Yea |
| Donavan McKinney | Democrat | Yea |
| Dylan Wegela | Democrat | Nay |
| Emily Dievendorf | Democrat | Yea |
| Erin Byrnes | Democrat | Yea |
| Helena Scott | Democrat | Yea |
| Jason M Hoskins | Democrat | Yea |
| Jason Morgan | Democrat | Yea |
| Jasper Martus | Democrat | Yea |
| Jennifer Conlin | Democrat | Yea |
| Joey Andrews | Democrat | Yea |
| John Fitzgerald | Democrat | Yea |
| Joseph Tate | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie Brixie | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie M. Rogers | Democrat | Yea |
| Kara Hope | Democrat | Yea |
| Kelly A Breen | Democrat | Yea |
| Kimberly Edwards | Democrat | Yea |
| Kristian Grant | Democrat | Yea |
| Laurie Pohutsky | Democrat | Yea |
| Mai Xiong | Democrat | Yea |
| Matt Koleszar | Democrat | Yea |
| Matt Longjohn | Democrat | Yea |
| Mike McFall | Democrat | Yea |
| Morgan Foreman | Democrat | Yea |
| Natalie Price | Democrat | Yea |
| Noah Arbit | Democrat | Yea |
| Penelope Tsernoglou | Democrat | Yea |
| Peter Herzberg | Democrat | Yea |
| Phil Skaggs | Democrat | Yea |
| Ranjeev Puri | Democrat | Yea |
| Reggie Miller | Democrat | Yea |
| Regina Weiss | Democrat | Yea |
| Samantha Steckloff | Democrat | Yea |
| Sharon MacDonell | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie A Young | Democrat | Yea |
| Tullio Liberati Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Tyrone Carter | Democrat | Yea |
| Veronica Paiz | Democrat | Yea |
| Will Snyder | Democrat | Yea |
| Angela Rigas | Republican | Yea |
| Ann M. Bollin | Republican | Yea |
| Bill Schuette | Republican | Yea |
| Brad Paquette | Republican | Nay |
| Bradley Slagh | Republican | Yea |
| Brian BeGole | Republican | Yea |
| Bryan Posthumus | Republican | Yea |
| Cameron Cavitt | Republican | Yea |
| Curtis S VanderWall | Republican | Yea |
| David Prestin | Republican | Yea |
| David W. Martin | Republican | Yea |
| Donni Steele | Republican | Yea |
| Douglas C Wozniak | Republican | Yea |
| Gina Johnsen | Republican | Yea |
| Greg VanWoerkom | Republican | Yea |
| Gregory Alexander | Republican | Yea |
| Gregory Markkanen | Republican | Yea |
| James DeSana | Republican | Yea |
| Jamie Thompson | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Woolford | Republican | Yea |
| Jay DeBoyer | Republican | Yea |
| Jennifer Wortz | Republican | Yea |
| Jerry Neyer | Republican | Yea |
| John R. Roth | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph A. Aragona | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph Fox | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph Pavlov | Republican | Yea |
| Josh Schriver | Republican | Yea |
| Karl Bohnak | Republican | Yea |
| Kathy Schmaltz | Republican | Yea |
| Ken Borton | Republican | Yea |
| Luke Meerman | Republican | Yea |
| Mark A Tisdel | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Hall | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Maddock | Republican | Yea |
| Matthew Bierlein | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Harris | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Hoadley | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Mueller | Republican | Yea |
| Nancy DeBoer | Republican | Yea |
| Nancy Jenkins-Arno | Republican | Yea |
| Parker Fairbairn | Republican | Yea |
| Pauline Wendzel | Republican | Yea |
| Phil Green | Republican | Yea |
| Rachelle Smit | Republican | Yea |
| Rick Outman | Republican | Yea |
| Ron Robinson | Republican | Yea |
| Rylee Linting | Republican | Yea |
| Sarah Lightner | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Carra | Republican | Nay |
| Steve Frisbie | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas Kuhn | Republican | Yea |
| Tim Kelly | Republican | Yea |
| Timothy Beson | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Kunse | Republican | Yea |
| William Bruck | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (37)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Darrin Camilleri | Democrat | Yea |
| Dayna Polehanki | Democrat | Yea |
| Erika Geiss | Democrat | Yea |
| Jeff Irwin | Democrat | Yea |
| Jeremy Moss | Democrat | Yea |
| John Cherry | Democrat | Yea |
| Kevin Hertel | Democrat | Yea |
| Mallory McMorrow | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary Cavanagh | Democrat | Yea |
| Paul Wojno | Democrat | Yea |
| Rosemary Bayer | Democrat | Yea |
| Sam Singh | Democrat | Yea |
| Sarah Anthony | Democrat | Yea |
| Sean McCann | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie Chang | Democrat | Yea |
| Sue Shink | Democrat | Yea |
| Sylvia Santana | Democrat | Yea |
| Veronica Klinefelt | Democrat | Yea |
| Winnie Brinks | Democrat | Yea |
| Aric Nesbitt | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Lauwers | Republican | Yea |
| Edward McBroom | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Runestad | Republican | Yea |
| John Damoose | Republican | Yea |
| Jon Bumstead | Republican | Yea |
| Jonathan Lindsey | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph Bellino Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Daley | Republican | Yea |
| Lana Theis | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Huizenga | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Webber | Republican | Yea |
| Michele Hoitenga | Republican | Yea |
| Rick Outman | Republican | Yea |
| Roger Hauck | Republican | Yea |
| Roger Victory | Republican | Yea |
| Ruth Johnson | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas Albert | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 25 do?
- Occupations: vehicles, dealers, and repair facilities; owner of a motor vehicle repair facility to operate an additional facility under the same registration; allow. Amends secs. 2, 9, 10b, 13b, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 30, 32, 32a, 33 & 40 of 1974 PA 300 (MCL 257.1302 et seq.) & adds sec. 30a. — Public Act 59 of 2025
- Who sponsors SB 25?
- SB 25 is sponsored by John Cherry (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB 25?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 23, 2025. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 25?
- Track SB 25 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
Make your voice heard on SB 25
Find the representatives who decide this bill and tell them where you stand — for yourself, or mobilize your whole list in one click with One Click Politics advocacy software.
Stay ahead of SB 25
Last checked for changes 3 months ago · updated continuously
One Click Politics tracks every bill in Congress and all 50 states.
Track this bill →