2009 House Bill 4493 / 2010 Public Act 268

Prohibit multiple passengers for beginning drivers

Introduced in the House

March 4, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Richard LeBlanc (D-18)

To prohibit drivers under age 18 with a level two graduated driver license from having more than one passenger in the car who is a minor unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, or under certain other limited conditions.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

June 24, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 10, 2010

Substitute offered

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Richard LeBlanc (D-18)

To add additional restrictions on young drivers, including cell phone use while driving.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 79 to 19 (details)

To prohibit first-year drivers under age 18 from having more than one passenger in the car who is a minor unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, except for driving to school. Also, except for going to work, to ban these drivers from driving after 10 p.m. and before 5 a.m. (currently the ban is midnight to 5).

Received in the Senate

Nov. 30, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Dec. 2, 2010

Passed in the Senate 30 to 5 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 14, 2010