Michigan HB6273: Traffic control: speed restrictions; modification requirements for speed restrictions in school zones; revise. Amends sec. 627a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.627a).

What the bill says

To amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 627a (MCL 257.627a), as amended by 2016 PA 446.

From the introduced text, August 26, 2026:

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 627a (MCL 257.627a), as amended by 2016 PA 446. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 627a. (1) As used in this section: (a) "Regularly scheduled school session" means that part of a day scheduled for student instruction until final dismissal of the student body for that day. (b) "School" means an educational institution operated by a local school district or by a private, denominational, or parochial organization. School does not include either of the following: (i) An educational institution that the department of education determines has its entire student population in residence at the institution. (ii) An educational institution to which all students are transported in motor vehicles. (c) "School zone" means school property on which a school building is located and the adjacent property. A school zone extends not more than 1,000 feet from the school property line in any direction. If 2 or more schools occupy the same property or adjacent properties, of the following applies, as applicable: (i) If the hours of instruction at the schools are the same, then a single combined school zone shall be established. (ii) If the hours of instruction at the schools are different, overlapping school zones shall be established. (2) A Subject to subsection …

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Sponsors

• Schriver, Josh (R, 66) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. August 26, 2026: bill electronically reproduced 08/26/2026
2. August 26, 2026: referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
3. August 26, 2026: read a first time
4. August 26, 2026: introduced by Representative Rep. Josh Schriver

Common questions

What is HB6273?

HB6273 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Traffic control: speed restrictions; modification requirements for speed restrictions in school zones; revise. Amends sec. 627a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.627a).

What does HB6273 do?

In its own words: To amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 627a (MCL 257.627a), as amended by 2016 PA 446.

What is the status of HB6273?

In committee as of August 26, 2026. Latest action: bill electronically reproduced 08/26/2026 (August 26, 2026).

Who sponsored HB6273?

Schriver, Josh (R, 66).

Where is the official record for HB6273?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-6273