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HB 5924

Highways: memorial; portion of I-94; designate as the "Corporal Mohamed Said Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 117.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Abraham Aiyash and 63 co-sponsors

Designates a section of I-94 in Wayne County as the Corporate Mohamed Said Memorial Highway, honoring his service, funded by private contributions, with no new state spending.

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Bill Summary · HB 5924

Summary — HB 5924 (Public Act 220 of 2024)

Adds a named memorial highway designation in Wayne County honoring Corporal Mohamed Said by amending the Michigan Memorial Highway Act (2001 PA 142). The designation becomes law as Public Act 220 of 2024 and takes effect April 2, 2025.

Main purpose

To designate the portion of Interstate 94 (I‑94) in Wayne County between Oakwood Boulevard and Outer Drive W. as the "Corporal Mohamed Said Memorial Highway" to honor his service and sacrifice.

Key provisions

  • Amends 2001 PA 142 (Michigan Memorial Highway Act) by adding section 117 (MCL 250.1117).
  • Establishes the official name: "Corporal Mohamed Said Memorial Highway" for I‑94 between Oakwood Boulevard and Outer Drive W. in Wayne County.
  • Does not appropriate funds or create new expenditures; marker erection follows existing Memorial Highway Act rules (markers erected only after sufficient private contributions).

Background

  • Corporal Mohamed Said of the Melvindale Police Department was fatally wounded in the line of duty on July 21, 2024, while responding to a call and pursuing a suspect. He joined the Melvindale PD in May 2023 and was 26 years old.
  • The bill was sponsored by Rep. Alabas Farhat and had bipartisan support; the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police indicated support and MDOT took a neutral position in committee testimony.

Fiscal impact

  • No state or local fiscal impact. Under Section 2 of the Michigan Memorial Highway Act, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will erect markers only after sufficient private donations cover costs of erection and maintenance.

Who is affected

  • MDOT: implements signage when funded by private contributions.
  • Local community, Melvindale Police Department, and Corporal Said’s family: symbolic recognition and memorialization.
  • Motorists: no regulatory or traffic changes.

Legislative and procedural timeline (selected)

  • Introduced: Sept 11, 2024 (Rep. Alabas Farhat).
  • House passage: Dec 5, 2024 (102–0; immediate effect for House passage).
  • Senate passage: Dec 19, 2024 (38–0).
  • Enrolled and presented to Governor; approved Jan 17, 2025.
  • Filed with Secretary of State: Jan 17, 2025.
  • Effective date: April 2, 2025.
  • Enacted as: Public Act No. 220 of 2024.

Notes: Earlier introduced versions referenced a slightly different eastern endpoint (Greenfield Road); the enacted language specifies Outer Drive W.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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