Bill > SB0025

This bill amends the Michigan motor vehicle repair facility regulations to create a comprehensive update to the existing law governing vehicle repair businesses. The bill introduces several key provisions, including a new sliding-scale registration fee structure based on a facility's gross annual revenue (ranging from $100 to $500), beginning July 1, 2026, and allows motor vehicle repair facility owners to operate an additional auxiliary facility under the same registration, subject to specific requirements. The auxiliary facility must be within 3 miles of the primary facility, serve as an extension of the main business, and mirror its operations. The bill also establishes a new Mechanic Certification Examination Fund to support the development and administration of mechanic certification tests, with $12 of each $18 examination fee being deposited into this fund. Additionally, the legislation updates requirements for facility registration, including mandatory background checks, record-keeping standards, and consumer protection measures such as mandatory written estimates, parts return policies, and consumer information signage. The bill aims to improve transparency, accountability, and consumer protection in the motor vehicle repair industry while providing more flexibility for repair facility owners.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0025