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Michigan House Bill 6361 Updates Uniform Commercial Code References in Vehicle Code

Original title: Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in Michigan vehicle code; revise.

Last action · September 29, 2026: bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026Sponsors: Pat Outman and 1 other

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What This Bill Would Do

The bill updates statutory cross-references to the within the Michigan Vehicle Code, aligning vehicle registration and definitions with current Michigan statutory citations.

Why it matters

Vehicle owners, lenders, and auto dealers must operate under updated statutory definitions for vehicle s and title rules.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Vehicle owners

Vehicle owners apply for registrations and titles under statutory provisions referencing updated commercial code definitions.

Directly affected

Lenders and financial institutions

Financial institutions holding vehicle liens operate under the updated uniform commercial code cross-references for security interest perfection.

Directly affected

Auto dealers

Dealers processing vehicle titles and registrations must follow administrative rules tied to the amended vehicle code sections.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Bill 6361 change?
It updates the legal cross-references within the Michigan Vehicle Code that point to the .
Does this bill change vehicle registration fees or late penalties?
No, it maintains existing vehicle registration application rules, late transfer fees, and bonding requirements while only updating commercial code citations.
What is required for this bill to take effect?
The bill includes an enacting section stating it does not take effect unless House Bill No. 6347 is also enacted into law.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

4 actions
  1. Sep 29, 2026House
    bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
  2. Sep 24, 2026HouseCommittee
    referred to Committee on Finance
  3. Sep 24, 2026HouseIntroduced
    read a first time
  4. Sep 24, 2026HouseIntroduced
    introduced by Representative Rep. Pat Outman

Version history

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Sponsors

Connected Entities

Secretary of State, Pat Outman, Douglas Wozniak
OrganizationSecretary of State“State agency responsible for vehicle registration and title issuance”Map →
PersonPat Outman“Primary sponsor of House Bill 6361”Map →
PersonDouglas Wozniak“Cosponsor of House Bill 6361”Map →

Sources

Open source document

legislature.mi.gov

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