MI HB6177

Authorizes the state transportation department to install, operate, and maintain electric vehicle charging ports at selected welcome centers and park-and-ride sites, and permits the installation at selected rest areas on limited access highways.

Requires at least 50% of charging ports at each site to operate at a minimum capability of 320 kilowatts, with up to 50% permitted at 150 kilowatts minimum, except in rural areas where 320 kilowatt installation is technically infeasible or would delay projects over one year.

Directs the department to coordinate with the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, electric utilities, and other parties to prioritize sites based on grid infrastructure capacity, traffic patterns, and visitation volume, with a report due within 180 days to the legislature and department website.

Establishes safety standards including fire service rapid shutdown equipment, compliance with National Fire Protection Association 855 standards for battery installations, National Electric Code compliance, and protective barriers for charging ports.

Allows the department to enter into leases for electric vehicle charging port installation and operation, with all revenue deposited into the state trunk line fund.

Contains technical amendments including replacing "shall" with "must," updating references to the "Bureau of Services for Blind Persons," and clarifying definitions of key terms.

Makes the bill contingent on enactment of House Bill 6179 and House Bill 6178.