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HR 101

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114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Gino Bulso

Declares May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Michigan to boost rider education, protective gear, and driver vigilance (non-binding, voluntary).

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Bill Summary · HR 101

Summary — HR 101 (House Resolution No. 101): Declare May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month (Michigan)

Status: Adopted (House resolution)
Primary sponsor (Michigan version): Rep. Gregory Alexander; co-sponsors listed in the adopted resolution include Reps. Breen, Fitzgerald, Fox, Lightner, Paiz, Rigas, Rogers, Schuette, and Wegela.

Purpose

The resolution officially declares May 2025 as “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month” in Michigan to raise public awareness of motorcycle safety issues, encourage safe riding practices, promote rider education, and remind motorists to be vigilant for motorcycles as riders return to roadways in spring.

Key provisions / language

  • Notes that Michigan has 233,497 registered motorcycles and 612,242 individuals holding operator licenses with a motorcycle endorsement.
  • Emphasizes that safe motorcycle operation requires special skills, training, good judgment, and knowledge of traffic laws and licensing requirements.
  • Encourages the use of proper protective riding apparel and regular maintenance/owner’s manual safety checks.
  • Promotes motorcycle rider education programs available through the Michigan Department of State and recommends defensive, cautious riding.
  • Calls on car and truck drivers to be especially vigilant when approaching or passing motorcycles.
  • Encourages all Michigan citizens to participate in the aims and goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

Who is affected

  • Motorcyclists and prospective motorcycle operators (encouraged to pursue training, wear protective gear, and maintain vehicles).
  • Motor vehicle drivers (asked to increase vigilance around motorcycles).
  • State agencies (Michigan Department of State rider education programs are highlighted as resources).
  • General public (benefit from potential reductions in motorcycle crashes and fatalities through increased awareness).

Procedural and timeline notes

  • The resolution text identifying May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month was introduced and subsequently adopted by the Michigan House.
  • Legislative action entries in the provided record show the resolution was filed (8/27/2025), referred to Local & Consent Calendars (8/28/2025), rules suspended and adopted (9/02/2025), and reported enrolled. The adopted resolution text also indicates earlier introduction and adoption activity (May 2025) in the legislative history provided.
  • As a House resolution (commemorative/business-type resolution), it is non-binding and does not change statutes, impose requirements, or appropriate funds.

Impact and limitations

  • Symbolic: raises awareness and promotes voluntary safety practices and education; may support outreach and public information activities.
  • No regulatory or funding effect: does not create new legal obligations, mandates, or budgetary provisions.
  • Potential practical benefit: by encouraging training, protective gear use, and driver awareness, the resolution seeks to reduce motorcycle injuries and fatalities through voluntary behavior change and promotion of existing education programs.

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

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