SB0137

Vehicles: title; reference to electronic transfer of title or interest in vehicle; update. Amends secs. 233, 234, 239 & 240 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.233 et seq.).

Chamber Passed·5/20/25

Updates Michigan vehicle title and registration laws to include electronic transfer of title and interest.

This bill amends Michigan's vehicle title and registration laws to include provisions for electronic transfer of title and interest. It updates sections 233, 234, 239, and 240 of the 1949 PA 300. The changes include allowing a secured receipt to be submitted in lieu of a title for ownership transfer, and clarifying procedures for transferring titles and registration plates, including electronic titles. The bill also addresses penalties for violations related to vehicle title transfers and registration.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 33–1 · May 20, 2025
Current
Transportation And Infrastructure Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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1 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

May 6, 2025

1:00 PM

Senate Transportation and Infrastructure

Apr 8, 2025

3:30 PM

Senate Transportation and Infrastructure

History

May 20, 2025

Senate

Passed Roll Call # 145 Yeas 33 Nays 1 Excused 3 Not Voting 0

May 20, 2025

House

Received On 05/20/2025

May 20, 2025

House

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