2011 House Bill 4533 / Public Act 124

Revise new young driver passenger restriction

Introduced in the House

March 28, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Bill Rogers (R-66)

To revise the <A href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2009-HB-4493">new ban</A> on inexperienced young drivers transporting more than one non-family member under age 21 unless the driver’s parent or a "designated" adult is also present. The bill would revise the ban on these drivers driving between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. if they are driving "in the course of employment" (rather than just to or from work), or are going to or from school-sanctioned events.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

April 13, 2011

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 26, 2011

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 27, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

June 1, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S­1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 21, 2011

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that slightly expands the exceptions.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 22, 2011

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To revise the <A href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2009-HB-4493">new ban</A> on inexperienced young drivers transporting more than one non-family member under age 21 unless the driver’s parent or a "designated" adult is also present. The bill would revise the ban on these drivers driving between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. if they are driving "in the course of employment" (rather than just to or from work), or are going to or from an "authorized activity," meaning school events, some non-school or nonprofit events, or in emergencies.

Received in the House

June 22, 2011

June 28, 2011

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

July 20, 2011