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MI HB5900

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/13/2012

Primary Sponsor

Judson Gilbert

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Recreational Activity Liability Act" to shield certain persons from liability for injuries or deaths resulting from participation in organized recreational activities.

  • Provides liability protection to co-participants in recreational activities, coaches, and organizers or sponsors including teams or leagues.

  • Exempts protection if the person's conduct constitutes willful misconduct (conduct intended to harm) or wanton misconduct (conduct showing indifference to whether harm will result).

  • Defines "wanton misconduct" as conduct or failure to act demonstrating such indifference to harm as to be equal to willingness that harm will result.

  • Defines "willful misconduct" as conduct or failure to act intended to harm the injured individual.

Legislative Description

Torts; liability; injuries sustained in recreational activities; provide protection from liability for. Creates new act.

Recreation, athletics and sports

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 09/14/2012

9/19/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary9/13/2012

Full Bill Text

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