2015 House Bill 4651 / 2016 Public Act 318

Increase penalty for operating a motorcycle without license

Introduced in the House

May 26, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Julie Plawecki (D-11)

To increase the fine for operating a motorcycle without a motorcycle “indorsement” on the operator’s drivers license from a $100 fine to a $500 fine. The bill would retain the current misdemeanor penalty of up to 90 days in jail for a first offense, and add a new penalty of up to a year for subsequent offenses.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Jan. 26, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 18, 2016

Passed in the House 87 to 19 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 23, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 20, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To increase the fine for operating a motorcycle without a motorcycle “indorsement” on the operator’s drivers license from a $100 fine to a $500 fine. The bill would retain the current misdemeanor penalty of up to 90 days in jail for a first offense, and add a new penalty of up to a year for subsequent offenses.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Nov. 9, 2016