2013 House Bill 4781 / 2014 Public Act 120

Revise motorcycle “learner’s permit” detail

Introduced in the House

May 29, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Brad Jacobsen (R-46)

To revise details of a motorcycle operators license “learners permit,” which applies to license applicants who have not yet passed a motorcycle skills test and have not taken an optional safety course. Under current law the 180-day “learner’s permit” only allows riding under the supervision of a person who has a regular motorcycle license (“indorsement”). The bill would prohibit more than two such “learners permits” in a 10-year period.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Feb. 11, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 18, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 19, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

March 19, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 22, 2014

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To revise details of a motorcycle operators license “learners permit,” which applies to license applicants who have not yet passed a motorcycle skills test and have not taken an optional safety course. Under current law the 180-day “learner’s permit” only allows riding under the supervision of a person who has a regular motorcycle license (“indorsement”). The bill would prohibit more than two such “learners permits” in a 10-year period.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 6, 2014