Bill > HB4426

This bill modifies the Michigan Motor Carrier Safety Act by updating language and requirements for individuals operating commercial motor vehicles in intrastate transportation. The bill replaces gendered language like "he or she" and "person" with more neutral terms like "individual" throughout the statute. It maintains the existing requirements that individuals must be qualified to operate commercial motor vehicles, but clarifies the age and medical qualification standards. Specifically, the bill preserves the provision allowing individuals at least 18 years old to transport intrastate property or passengers, and those at least 18 years old to transport hazardous materials that require vehicle placarding. The bill also removes a sunset date (December 31, 2014) related to medical waiver card grandfather rights, effectively updating the medical qualification standards. The changes apply to intrastate transportation and align with federal commercial motor vehicle regulations (49 CFR parts 383 and 391), while providing some state-specific flexibility for younger drivers in certain transportation contexts.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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