SB 628 Summary

• Establishes the Motorcycle Safety and Training Act to approve and certify motorcycle safety courses and instructors in Michigan.

• Requires sponsors and instructors to meet specific qualifications including criminal history checks, driving record standards, and completion of motorcycle safety instructor preparation courses.

• Creates a grant program allowing educational institutions and governmental agencies to receive reimbursement from the Motorcycle Safety Fund for course expenses, equipment, instructor salaries, and training materials.

• Mandates sponsors maintain surety bonds ($10,000-$20,000 depending on student volume) and premises liability insurance; requires detailed record-keeping and annual reporting of student participation and course completion.

• Authorizes the Department of State to deny or withdraw approval for violations including fraud, falsified records, employing unapproved instructors, and convictions for serious crimes including criminal sexual conduct, assault, child abuse, and drug manufacturing/distribution.