HB 5788 Summary

• Amends Michigan Vehicle Code sections 307 and 315 regarding operator's and chauffeur's license applications and address changes.

• Requires applicants who are U.S. citizens to provide photographic identity, birth certificate, or other documents to verify identity and citizenship; non-citizens must provide documents demonstrating legal presence in the United States.

• Removes a notice requirement that previously mandated Secretary of State use residence address from driver license application for voter registration purposes under Michigan Election Law sections 509o and 509r.

• Allows residents to provide a mailing address different from their residence address for driver license purposes.

• Establishes penalties for knowingly reporting false address changes, including misdemeanor charges (up to 93 days imprisonment or $1,000 fine for first offense; up to 93 days or $5,000 fine for subsequent offenses) and driver license suspension or revocation.

• Contains a tie-bar provision making the bill effective only if HB 5787 is also enacted into law.