Vehicles: driver training; homeschool driver training; provide for. Amends sec. 310e of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.310e). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5977'26
This bill updates Michigan's graduated driver licensing rules for teens aged 14 years and 9 months to 17, allowing them to begin Level 1 licensing if they are home-schooled or have completed specific driver education segments. It requires new drivers to pass vision tests, obtain parental approval, and accumulate behind-the-wheel experience, including nighttime hours, before advancing to Level 2 and eventually Level 3 licenses. The legislation also outlines restrictions on driving hours and passenger limits for provisional licenses, extending the probationary period if a teen accumulates violations or accidents.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 14, 2026
Last action Jun 24, 2026
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Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Jun 16, 2026
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Jun 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation without amendment
lower
May 14, 2026
Committee
referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
lower
May 14, 2026
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Matt Maddock
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Matt Maddock
RRepublican
Co
Doug Wozniak
RRepublican
Co
Jason Woolford
RRepublican
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