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

SB 532 — Vehicles: registration plates; special registration plates for active duty military members; provide for. Amends sec. 803i of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.803i).

Last action — referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced December 02, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

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 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Vehicles: registration plates; special registration plates for active duty military members; provide for. Amends sec. 803i of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.803i).

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

33 added · 29 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Bill SB 532 primarily clarify the requirements for obtaining a special registration plate for military members and disabled individuals. Specifically, they ensure that active duty applicants must include approval from their unit commander and eliminate any service fees for the special plates. This matters because it simplifies the application process for veterans and makes it more accessible for those who have served in the military, supporting their recognition and rights on the road.

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SENATE BILL NO.
SB-532, As Passed Senate, December 2, 2025 SENATE BILL NO.
(1) A person who was or is a member of the National Guard may apply to the secretary of state for a special registration plate that displays an appropriate vignette preceding the registration numbers and has the words "national guard" inscribed beneath the registration numbers for passenger vehicles SCI S03411'25 *_SB0532_INTR_1 qxmu9w 1 only.
(1) A person who was or is a member of the National Guard may apply to the secretary of state for a special registration plate that displays an appropriate vignette preceding the registration numbers and has the words "national guard" inscribed beneath the registration numbers for passenger vehicles SCI S03411'25 *_SB532_APS_1 0g3xih 1 only.
The application of an active duty member must include permission from the applicant’s unit commander endorsing the application, in a form and manner as prescribed by the department.
(5) Upon On proper application, the secretary of state shall issue 1 or more special registration plates under this section for each applicant for use on a passenger vehicle or, for the purposes SCI S03411'25 *_SB0532_INTR_1 qxmu9w 1 of subsection (1) or (3), for use on a motorcycle.
SCI S03411'25 *_SB532_APS_1 0g3xih 1 (5) Upon On proper application, the secretary of state shall issue 1 or more special registration plates under this section for each applicant for use on a passenger vehicle or, for the purposes of subsection (1) or (3), for use on a motorcycle.
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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 · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

PASSED

Passed 36 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 17000
Democrat 18001
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 36001
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Outman — Yea
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Not Voting
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

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Subjects

public-safety veterans transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 532 do?
Vehicles: registration plates; special registration plates for active duty military members; provide for. Amends sec. 803i of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.803i).
Who sponsors SB 532?
SB 532 is sponsored by John Cherry (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 532?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced December 02, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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