MichiganBill would repeal Michigan rule on riding in pickup beds
Michigan lawmakers propose repealing a vehicle code section about passengers riding in the open bed or cargo area of pickup trucks.
What it does
The bill would repeal a vehicle code section about passengers riding in open pickup beds or cargo areas. The text does not include that section's rules, so it does not show the repeal's full effect.
Argument forRemoving a section focused on pickup cargo areas could make Michigan's vehicle code simpler to navigate.
Argument againstRepealing the section could leave drivers and passengers with less clarity about which state rule applies to riding in pickup cargo areas.
More detail
The bill would repeal section 682b of Michigan's vehicle code. The section concerns passengers riding in the open bed or cargo area of a pickup truck. The bill was introduced on October 1, 2026, and referred to committee; the repeal remains proposed.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 1REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURELatest
- Oct 1INTRODUCED BY SENATOR EDWARD MCBROOMIntroduced
Transportation