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MI HB6062

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/22/2010

Primary Sponsor

Michael Huckleberry

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Volunteer Driver's Protection Act" to provide liability immunity for individuals operating motor vehicles without compensation on behalf of nonprofit organizations serving senior citizens or disabled individuals.

  • Defines "compensation" to exclude reimbursement for actual expenses, stipends under the federal Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, and financial assistance valued at less than two-thirds of the federal minimum wage if necessary for the driver to operate the vehicle.

  • Grants immunity from personal injury and property damage liability to volunteer drivers acting in good faith within the scope of their duties, provided the injury or damage was not caused by willful or wanton misconduct.

  • Protects volunteer drivers working for tax-exempt nonprofit organizations (as defined under 26 USC 501), including officers and directors of such organizations.

  • Preserves liability of the nonprofit organization itself, limiting immunity only to the individual volunteer driver.

Legislative Description

Torts; liability; liability of volunteer drivers of seniors and disabled individuals; provide immunity. Creates new act.

Disabilities, other

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 04/23/2010

4/27/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/22/2010

Full Bill Text

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