Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 R cosponsors

SB 507 — Vehicles: registration plates; next of kin special registration plate; create. Amends sec. 803e of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.803e).

Last action — referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced December 10, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    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 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Vehicles: registration plates; next of kin special registration plate; create. Amends sec. 803e of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.803e).

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

6 added · 5 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent updates to SB 507 involve adding six new lines to the bill while removing five lines from the previous version. This change likely aims to clarify certain provisions or improve the language of the bill, making it easier to understand and implement. These adjustments are important because they can impact how the law is enforced and ensure it better serves its intended purpose.

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SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.
SB-507, As Passed Senate, December 9, 2025 SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.
(2) A person who was a member of the United States Armed Forces during World War I may apply to the secretary of state for a special registration plate inscribed with special identification numbers preceded by the letters "WWI" and the words "World War I SCI S03666'25 (S-1) 8zq6pc 1 veteran" beneath the registration number.
(2) A person who was a member of the United States Armed Forces during World War I may apply to the secretary of state for a special registration plate inscribed with special identification numbers preceded by the letters "WWI" and the words "World War I SCI S03666'25 (S-1)_SB507_APS_1 soj1uf 1 veteran" beneath the registration number.
(6) Upon proper application, the secretary of state shall SCI S03666'25 (S-1) 8zq6pc 1 issue 1 or more special registration plates under this section for each applicant for use on a passenger vehicle.
(6) Upon proper application, the secretary of state shall SCI S03666'25 (S-1)_SB507_APS_1 soj1uf 1 issue 1 or more special registration plates under this section for each applicant for use on a passenger vehicle.
(9) A gold star family member may apply to the secretary of state for a special registration plate inscribed with special identification numbers preceded by a gold star and the words "Gold SCI S03666'25 (S-1) 8zq6pc 1 Star Family" beneath the registration number.
(9) A gold star family member may apply to the secretary of state for a special registration plate inscribed with special identification numbers preceded by a gold star and the words "Gold SCI S03666'25 (S-1)_SB507_APS_1 soj1uf 1 Star Family" beneath the registration number.
(c) "Next of kin" means a person who is a qualified family member of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who lost their life while serving on active duty or while assigned in SCI S03666'25 (S-1) 8zq6pc an Army Reserve or Army National Guard unit in a drill status.
(c) "Next of kin" means a person who is a qualified family member of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who lost their life while serving on active duty or while assigned in SCI S03666'25 (S-1)_SB507_APS_1 soj1uf an Army Reserve or Army National Guard unit in a drill status.
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Action History

  1. referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

PASSED

Passed 35 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 15002
Democrat 19000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 35002
% 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 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 Not Voting
John Damoose Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Not Voting
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

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PASSED ROLL CALL # 325 YEAS 35 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0

Passed 35 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 16002
Democrat 19000
Total 35002
% 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 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 Not Voting
John Damoose Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Not Voting
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

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 507 do?
Vehicles: registration plates; next of kin special registration plate; create. Amends sec. 803e of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.803e).
Who sponsors SB 507?
SB 507 is sponsored by Dan Lauwers (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 507?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced December 10, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track SB 507?
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