Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced

SB 1194 — Traffic control: traffic regulation; passengers riding in the open bed or cargo area of a pickup truck; allow. Repeals sec. 682b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.682b).

Last action — 10/1/2026 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

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In plain language

The bill allows passengers to ride in the open bed of a pickup truck.

This bill repeals a regulation that previously banned passengers from riding in the open bed or cargo area of pickup trucks. As a result, it will be permissible for passengers to ride in these areas.

Summary

Traffic control: traffic regulation; passengers riding in the open bed or cargo area of a pickup truck; allow. Repeals sec. 682b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.682b).

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. 10/1/2026 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (147)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1194 do?
Traffic control: traffic regulation; passengers riding in the open bed or cargo area of a pickup truck; allow. Repeals sec. 682b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.682b).
What is the current status of SB 1194?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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