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SB 716

Vehicles: registration plates; personalized license plates for historical vehicles; provide for. Amends secs. 803a & 803b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.803a & 257.803b).

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Veronica Klinefelt and 2 co-sponsors

Michigan expands personalized license plate eligibility for historical vehicles to encourage collector vehicle registration and preservation.

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Bill Summary · SB 716

Legislative bill overview

SB 716 amends Michigan's vehicle registration law to expand eligibility for personalized historical vehicle license plates. The bill modifies sections 803a and 803b of the 1949 Motor Vehicle Code to broaden the criteria for which vehicles can obtain these specialty plates, making it easier for owners of older vehicles to register them with custom markings.

Why is this important

Historical vehicle license plates serve both practical and cultural purposes—they allow owners to display vehicles' heritage while potentially qualifying for tax benefits or reduced registration fees. Expanding eligibility increases participation in vehicle preservation and collector communities, which supports small businesses in restoration and maintenance sectors while promoting interest in automotive history.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue impact: Expanded personalized plate eligibility may reduce state registration fee revenue if historical vehicle designations provide reduced-cost registration options
  • Definitional ambiguity: Broadening "historical vehicle" criteria could create disputes over which vehicles qualify, potentially placing burden on Secretary of State for enforcement and verification
  • Administrative burden: Increased applications for personalized historical plates requires additional processing resources at the state level without clear funding allocation

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

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