2025 Senate Bill 532

Vehicles: registration plates; special registration plates for active duty military members; provide for.

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 803i (MCL 257.803i), as amended by 2022 PA 143.

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Senate Bill No. 532 expands eligibility for special military service license plates in Michigan to include both current and former members of the National Guard and all branches of the United States Armed Forces, streamlining the application process and removing certain fees.

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 9, 2025

Introduced by Sen. John Cherry (D-27) and three co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Stephanie Chang (D-3), Sue Shink (D-14) and Paul Wojno (D-10)

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Nov. 13, 2025

Reported without amendment

Dec. 2, 2025

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Reported without amendment

Amendment offered by Sen. Jonathan Lindsey (R-17)

1. Amend page 2, line 24, after “require.” by inserting “The application of an active duty member must

include permission from the applicant’s unit commander endorsing the application, in a form and

manner as prescribed by the department.”.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 2, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure