Michigan § 257.40b - "Personal information" and “highly restricted personal information” defined.

Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 257.40b — "Personal information" and “highly restricted personal information” defined., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 257.40b. "Personal information" and “highly restricted personal information” defined.

Sec. 40b.

(1) "Personal information" means information that identifies an individual, including the individual's photograph or image, name, address (but not the zip code), driver license number, Social Security number, telephone number, digitized signature, and medical and disability information. Personal information does not include information on driving and equipment-related violations or civil infractions, driver or vehicle registration status, vehicular accidents, or other behaviorally-related information.

(2) "Highly restricted personal information" means an individual's photograph or image, Social Security number, digitized signature, medical and disability information, and source documents presented by an applicant to obtain an operator's or chauffeur's license under section 307(1). Highly restricted personal information also includes the confidential address of an individual certified as a program participant in the address confidentiality program under the address confidentiality program act and the emergency contact information under section 310(13). As used in this subsection, "confidential address" means that term as defined in section 3 of the address confidentiality program act.

Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 257.40b

What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 257.40b cover?

Section 257.40b (""Personal information" and “highly restricted personal information” defined.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Michigan § 257.40b?

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Is this the official text of Michigan law?

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How does Michigan § 257.40b apply to my situation?

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