Traffic control: driver license; issuance of a restricted license; modify. Amends sec. 304 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.304).
Key claim: Senate Bill 580 would amend MCL 257.304 to modify the conditions for issuing a restricted driver license in Michigan.
Abstract
(SB0580 · 103rd Legislature) Traffic control: driver license; issuance of a restricted license; modify. Amends sec. 304 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.304). Sponsor: Sen. Ed McBroom ® Latest vote: Reported Favorably Without Amendment 10/23/2025 — 6-0 (passed, 2025-10-28) Latest action (2026-05-13): Placed On Order Of Third Reading
Why this matters
Restricted driver licenses are a key policy lever in Michigan’s Vehicle Code, allowing limited driving privileges for people whose full licenses have been suspended, revoked, or otherwise constrained. Changes to MCL 257.304 alter who qualifies and under what terms, which has downstream effects on mobility, employment access, and enforcement across the state’s road system.