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MI HB4970

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/19/2009

Primary Sponsor

Brian Calley

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows parents or guardians of minors to sign written releases in advance that waive liability claims for economic or noneconomic damages arising from the minor's participation in recreational activities.

  • Permits the following parties to be released from liability: sponsors or organizers of the recreational activity, and owners or lessees of the property where the activity occurs.

  • Requires any liability release to be in writing and signed by the parent or guardian of the minor.

Legislative Description

Torts; liability; waiver of claims of liability against a sponsor or organizer of children's athletic and recreational activities; allow parent to sign. Amends 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.1101 - 700.8102) by adding sec. 5109.

Recreation, athletics and sports

Last Action

Referred To Second Reading

3/10/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/19/2009

Full Bill Text

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