HB5437

State: identification cards; fee waiver for individuals fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence; provide for. Amends sec. 2 of 1972 PA 222 (MCL 28.292).

Introduced·12/23/25
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Michigan HB5437 waives fees for official state personal identification cards for individuals fleeing domestic violence.

Michigan HB5437 amends the state's identification card regulations to waive fees for individuals fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence. The bill specifies that the Secretary of State shall not charge a fee for an official state personal identification card to individuals who present evidence of fleeing a dangerous situation involving domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking. The card must be valid for the remaining period of the original card plus an additional four years.

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History

Dec 31, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 12/23/2025

Dec 23, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Emily Dievendorf

Dec 23, 2025

House

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