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MI HB4660
Bill
Status
9/30/2021
Primary Sponsor
Robert Bezotte
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AI Summary
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Amends MCL 257.654 to allow funeral procession vehicles to display flags that are fluorescent orange or purple (previously orange only) with a black cross, Star of David, or crescent and star symbol.
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Permits vehicles in funeral processions to activate hazard warning lights or purple/amber flashing, rotating, or oscillating lights during the procession.
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Maintains the right-of-way for funeral procession vehicles over other vehicles (except emergency vehicles) when displaying compliant flags at intersections.
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Prohibits flag names except for the word "funeral," and allows lead and last vehicles to carry an additional flag.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Cemeteries and funerals: burial or cremation; use of headlight flashers during funeral processions; require. Amends secs. 654 & 698a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.654 & 257.698a).
Vehicles: equipment
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Regulatory Reform
10/5/2021