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HB 4196

State: identification cards; cross reference to 1972 PA 22; update. Amends sec. 5 of 2008 PA 23 (MCL 28.305). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4194'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kelly Breen and 18 co-sponsors

Michigan updates cross-references in state identification card law while coordinating with related legislation to modernize ID issuance procedures and regulatory consistency.

bill electronically reproduced 03/11/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 4196

Legislative bill overview

HB 4196 amends Michigan's state identification card law (2008 PA 23) by updating a cross-reference to the 1972 PA 22 statute. The bill is tied to HB 4194, suggesting coordinated legislative changes to state ID regulations. The specific substantive changes are not detailed in the bill summary provided, making full assessment dependent on the actual legislative language.

Why is this important

State identification card laws govern how Michigan issues official IDs to residents who don't hold driver's licenses, affecting access to banking, voting, and age-restricted services. Cross-reference updates ensure the law remains internally consistent and legally coherent. The tie-bar connection to HB 4194 suggests this is part of a broader policy package that may have significant implications for ID issuance procedures or requirements.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in summary: The bill's actual substantive changes are unclear from available information; critics may question what specific ID requirements or procedures are being modified
  • Coordinated bills without clarity: The tie-bar with HB 4194 means this cannot pass independently, raising questions about what additional changes are bundled together and whether the public fully understands the combined impact
  • Administrative burden: Updates to ID card processes could create implementation costs for the Secretary of State's office or affect processing times for residents seeking identification

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

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