Vehicles: abandoned; fee waiver for certain individuals; provide for. Amends sec. 252a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.252a).
This bill modifies Michigan's abandoned vehicle law to simplify vehicle redemption for owners. It allows owners to pay a $40 fee plus accrued towing/storage costs to reclaim their vehicle instead of posting a bond, directly affecting those who don't contest abandonment claims. The key change replaces bond requirements with a fixed payment option for vehicles deemed abandoned after 48 hours on public property (or 18 hours with valid registration). This applies when owners fail to request a hearing within 20 days of receiving notice from authorities.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 18, 2026
Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 18, 2026
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referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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Feb 18, 2026
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introduced by Representative Rep. Emily Dievendorf
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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