SB 1194·MI·senate
Traffic control: traffic regulation; passengers riding in the open bed or cargo area of a pickup truck; allow. Repeals sec. 682b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.682b).
In CommitteeFiled Oct 1, 2026
Sponsor: Ed McBroom (R)
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REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Oct 1, 2026
Summary
The Senate bill repeals the state law that currently bans passengers from riding in a pickup truck’s open bed or cargo area. By removing that prohibition, it would permit such passengers statewide. The change primarily affects pickup truck drivers and anyone who rides in the open portion of the vehicle.
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