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HB 4589

Vehicles: registration plates; special registration plates for Operation Inherent Resolve; provide for. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 803v.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Maddock and 3 co-sponsors

Overview: HB 4589 - Vehicles: registration plates; special registration plates for Operation Inherent Resolve; provide for.Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to create a new specia

bill electronically reproduced 06/10/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 4589

Overview: HB 4589 - Vehicles: registration plates; special registration plates for Operation Inherent Resolve; provide for.

Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to create a new special registration plate for vehicles in Michigan to honor those who served in Operation Inherent Resolve, a military campaign against ISIL that took place from 2014 to 2019.

Key Provisions:
- Adds a new section to the Michigan Vehicle Code to authorize the Secretary of State to develop and issue a special registration plate for Operation Inherent Resolve
- Requires the plate design to incorporate imagery and language recognizing those who served in the operation
- Allows for a service fee to be charged for the special plate, with proceeds going to the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency

Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would primarily affect Michigan residents who are veterans of Operation Inherent Resolve, allowing them to obtain a specialized registration plate to honor their service. The general public may also choose to purchase the plate to show support.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: HB 4589 was introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives on March 12, 2025 and has been electronically reproduced. The bill has not yet been assigned to a committee for consideration.

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

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