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MI HB5278
Bill
Status
11/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Denise Mentzer
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "veteran" for state personal identification cards to include individuals who served in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAACOC) or the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (USPHSCC) and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable
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Veterans, including those newly covered under the expanded definition, may request a veteran designation on their state ID card and are eligible for fee waivers for obtaining the card
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Adds references to "uniformed services of the United States" as defined in federal law (37 USC 101) for verifying veteran status when applying for the veteran designation
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Requires the Secretary of State to consult with the respective uniformed service's department or the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs when determining proof requirements for veteran identification
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Makes technical and clarifying amendments throughout the statute, including updating gender-neutral language and removing expired COVID-19 pandemic provisions related to ID card renewals and fee waivers
Legislative Description
State: identification cards; individuals who served in the NOAACOC or USPHSCC; include in the definition of veteran. Amends sec. 2 of 1972 PA 222 (MCL 28.292).
Veterans: other
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 11/12/2025
11/13/2025