Occupations: pawnbrokers; certain writings requesting racial identification; modify. Amends sec. 5 of 1917 PA 273 (MCL 446.205).
Key claim: Senate Bill 956 would amend Michigan’s pawnbroker statute to modify requirements that certain pawnbroker writings request racial identification.
Abstract
(SB0956 · 103rd Legislature) Occupations: pawnbrokers; certain writings requesting racial identification; modify. Amends sec. 5 of 1917 PA 273 (MCL 446.205). Sponsor: Sen. Darrin Camilleri (D) In committee: S Oversight Latest action (2026-05-13): Referred To Committee On Oversight
Why this matters
Michigan’s pawnbroker statute dates to 1917 and still directs certain transaction records to capture racial identification, an occupational recordkeeping requirement out of step with modern data-collection norms. SB 956 would adjust that field, affecting the paperwork pawnbrokers must complete on pledgors and the personal data they collect from customers.