Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan HB5977: Vehicles: driver training; homeschool driver training; provide for. Amends 2006 PA 384 (MCL 256.621 - 256.705) by adding sec. 40. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5978'26
Status: In committee, June 24, 2026
What the bill says
To amend 2006 PA 384, entitled "Driver education provider and instructor act," (MCL 256.621 to 256.705) by adding section 40.
From the introduced text, May 14, 2026:
A bill to amend 2006 PA 384, entitled "Driver education provider and instructor act," (MCL 256.621 to 256.705) by adding section 40. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 40. (1) A home-schooled student seeking a level 1 or 2 graduated driver license under section 310e of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.310e, is exempt from teen driver training under this act if all of the following requirements are met: (a) The home-schooled student has completed a curriculum administered by a parent or legal guardian that meets the minimum instructional and driving standards set by the secretary of state. (b) On completion of a curriculum administered by the parent or legal guardian under subdivision (a), the parent or legal guardian submits, on a form created and approved by the secretary of state, a signed certificate to the secretary of state that certifies all of the following: (i) The home-schooled student has completed the instructional and driving curriculum. (ii) One of the following: (A) For a level 1 graduated driver license, the home-schooled student has completed a minimum of 6 hours of on-the-road driving time with the instructor, parent, or legal guardian. (B) For a level 2 graduated driver license, the home-schooled student has accumulated a total of not less than 50 hours of behind-the-wheel experience, …
Sponsors
- Maddock, Matt (R, 51) · primary sponsor
- Schriver, Josh (R, 66)
- Outman, Pat (R, 91)
- Paquette, Brad (R, 37)
- BeGole, Brian (R, 71)
- Greene, Jaime (R, 65)
- Schmaltz, Kathy (R, 46)
- Rigas, Angela (R, 79)
- Wortz, Jennifer (R, 35)
- Kunse, Tom (R, 100)
- Borton, Ken (R, 105)
- Wozniak, Douglas (R, 59)
Latest actions
- : placed on third reading
- : read a second time
- : referred to second reading
- : reported with recommendation without amendment
- : bill electronically reproduced 05/14/2026
- : referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- : read a first time
- : introduced by Representative Rep. Matt Maddock
Votes
- Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment (June 16, 2026): 11 yea, 5 nay, passed
Subjects: Vehicles: driver training
Common questions
- What is HB5977?
- HB5977 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Vehicles: driver training; homeschool driver training; provide for. Amends 2006 PA 384 (MCL 256.621 - 256.705) by adding sec. 40. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5978'26.
- What does HB5977 do?
- In its own words: To amend 2006 PA 384, entitled "Driver education provider and instructor act," (MCL 256.621 to 256.705) by adding section 40.
- What is the status of HB5977?
- In committee as of June 24, 2026. Latest action: placed on third reading (June 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5977?
- Maddock, Matt (R, 51), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB5977?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5977
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