2017 House Bill 5100 / 2018 Public Act 147

Exempt bike racks, tow balls, etc. from ban on obscuring license plate

Introduced in the House

Oct. 12, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Holly Hughes (R-91)

To establish that removable bicycle racks, trailer hitches, tow balls or similar devices are not included in the definition of “foreign materials that obscure or partially obscure” vehicle license plates, which is a civil offense.

Referred to the Committee on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation

Nov. 8, 2017

Reported without amendment

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

Jan. 25, 2018

Passed in the House 104 to 2 (details)

To establish that removable bicycle racks, trailer hitches, tow balls or similar devices are not included in the definition of “foreign materials that obscure or partially obscure” vehicle license plates, which is a civil offense. This would also apply to the object carried by the device.

Received in the Senate

Jan. 30, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

March 13, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 1, 2018

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To establish that removable bicycle racks, trailer hitches, tow balls or similar devices are not included in the definition of “foreign materials that obscure or partially obscure” vehicle license plates, which is a civil offense. This would also apply to the object carried by the device.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 16, 2018