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MI HB5278
MI HB5278State: identification cards; individuals who served in the NOAACOC or USPHSCC; include in the definition of veteran. Amends sec. 2 of 1972 PA 222 (MCL 28.292).
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Introduced
11/12/2025
11/12/2025
In Committee
11/12/2025
11/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled"An act to provide for an official personal identification card; to provide for its form, issuance and use; to regulate the use and disclosure of information obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations; and to provide an appropriation for certain purposes,"by amending section 2 (MCL 28.292), as amended by 2021 PA 73.
AI Summary
This bill amends Michigan's state identification card law to expand the definition of "veteran" to include individuals who served in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAACOC) or the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (USPHSCC), provided they were discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. The bill allows these individuals to receive a veteran designation on their state identification card, similar to military veterans, and be eligible for a fee waiver when obtaining the card. The secretary of state will be required to consult with the respective uniformed service's department or the department of military and veterans affairs to verify an applicant's service status. The bill maintains the existing process for verifying veteran status, which involves providing proof of service discharge or separation, and allows the secretary of state to share information with veteran service agencies for benefits eligibility referral. This change recognizes and honors the service of individuals in these less-known uniformed services by providing them with similar recognition and benefits as traditional military veterans.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (29)
Denise Mentzer (D)*,
Joey Andrews (D),
Kelly Breen (D),
Julie Brixie (D),
Erin Byrnes (D),
Brenda Carter (D),
Tyrone Carter (D),
Emily Dievendorf (D),
Carol Glanville (D),
Matt Koleszar (D),
Tullio Liberati (D),
Matt Longjohn (D),
Mike McFall (D),
Donavan McKinney (D),
Jason Morgan (D),
Cynthia Neeley (D),
Amos O'Neal (D),
Veronica Paiz (D),
Natalie Price (D),
Julie Rogers (D),
Helena Scott (D),
Samantha Steckloff (D),
Joseph Tate (D),
Penelope Tsernoglou (D),
Regina Weiss (D),
Angela Witwer (D),
Stephen Wooden (D),
Mai Xiong (D),
Stephanie Young (D),
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 11/12/2025 (on 11/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5278 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-5278.htm |
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