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MI HB5788
Bill
Status
7/18/2012
Primary Sponsor
Ellen Lipton
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AI Summary
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Amends MCL 257.227 to allow the Secretary of State to accept vehicle policy information transmitted directly from insurers as proof of insurance for motor vehicle registration renewal, rather than requiring applicants to submit proof manually.
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Requires the Secretary of State to consult with insurers to determine the format and timeline for receiving vehicle policy information transmissions, which shall not occur more frequently than every 14 days.
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Designates vehicle policy information submitted by insurers as confidential and exempt from the Freedom of Information Act, with disclosure limited to the Department of Community Health, court-authorized recipients in claim or fraud investigations, and individuals entitled to benefits under MCL 500.3107.
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Defines "policy information" as the information automobile insurers are required to supply to the Secretary of State under MCL 500.3101a of the Insurance Code of 1956.
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Bill is contingent upon enactment of Senate Bill No. ____ or House Bill No. 5787 of the 96th Legislature.
Legislative Description
Vehicles; registration; automobile insurance reporting requirements; allow insured or entity entitled to benefits or payments to obtain policy information submitted by an insurer to the secretary of state. Amends sec. 227 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.227). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5787'12
State agencies (existing), state
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 07/19/2012
8/15/2012