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MI HB5533
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gregory Alexander
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "school" for school zone purposes by removing the exclusion for educational institutions where all students are transported in motor vehicles
- Retains the existing exclusion only for residential educational institutions where the entire student population lives on campus
- Maintains school zone speed limits at 25-45 mph (up to 20 mph below normal posted speeds), in effect 30 minutes before and after school sessions
- School zones continue to extend up to 1,000 feet from school property lines and do not apply to limited access highways or roads with pedestrian overhead walkways
- Amends section 627a of the Michigan Vehicle Code (MCL 257.627a), last updated by 2016 PA 446
Legislative Description
Traffic control: speed restrictions; definition of school zone; modify. Amends sec. 627a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.627a).
Transportation: school vehicles
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/19/2026
2/24/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation And Infrastructure2/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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