Michigan SAVE Michigan Acts (HB 5821–5824 / HB 5837) — Autonomous Vehicles
Michigan · P.A. 332–335 of 2016
Michigan's 2016 four-bill 'SAVE' package made the state one of the most comprehensive AV jurisdictions: it legalized fully driverless operation, authorized commercial AV networks (ride-hail with self-driving cars), allowed truck platooning, established the American Center for Mobility, and explicitly limited manufacturer liability when third parties convert vehicles to autonomous operation.
Technical detail
P.A. 332, 333, 334, 335 of 2016 (HB 4819 / 5821 / 5822 / 5823 / 5837 package), amending Mich. Comp. Laws §§ 257.663, 257.665, 257.665b, 257.817, and adding the Michigan Mobility Research and Innovation Act.
Who is protected: Michigan motorists and pedestrians sharing roads with AVs; automakers shielded from third-party conversion liability
Who must comply: AV manufacturers, automated-network operators, and commercial AV testers in Michigan
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Michigan |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2016-12-09 |
| Enacted | 2016-12-09 |
| Citation | P.A. 332–335 of 2016 |
| Enforced by | Michigan Department of State; Michigan Department of Transportation; Michigan State Police |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Traffic and motor-vehicle code penalties; network-operator license actions |
| Topics | government use of AI · consumer protection · AI hiring and employment · automated decision-making |
| Last verified | 2026-06-17 |
| Official source | Michigan Legislature — HB 5821 / SAVE Michigan Package (2016) ↗ |
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