MI HB6501

Increases the maximum vehicle value threshold for simplified inheritance procedures from $60,000 to $100,000 for estates where the deceased owner has no other property requiring formal probate letters.

Allows a surviving spouse or heir to apply directly to the Secretary of State for a vehicle title after the owner's death by providing proof of death and certification of heirship, without needing full estate proceedings.

Requires the Department of Treasury to annually publish a cost-of-living adjustment factor based on the U.S. Consumer Price Index to adjust the $100,000 threshold each calendar year, using 2017 as the baseline year.

Maintains existing provisions that a deceased owner's license plate registration remains valid until the end of the registration year or until the personal representative transfers ownership.

Takes effect 90 days after enactment.