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MI HB4126

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2013

Primary Sponsor

Joel Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Equine Activity Liability Act to define exceptions where equine activity sponsors, equine professionals, and others remain liable for injuries or damages.

  • Maintains liability when faulty equipment or tack is provided and the sponsor knew or should have known of the defect and it proximately caused the injury or damage.

  • Maintains liability when an equine is provided without reasonable and prudent efforts to assess the participant's ability to safely engage in the activity and manage the specific horse.

  • Maintains liability when dangerous latent conditions on land or facilities are known to the sponsor and no conspicuous warning signs are posted.

  • Changes liability standard from "negligent act or omission" to "willful or wanton disregard for the safety of the participant" that proximately causes injury, death, or damage.

Legislative Description

Torts; liability; liability of persons under equine activity liability act; limit to willful or wanton acts under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 5 of 1994 PA 351 (MCL 691.1665).

Animals, other

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Judiciary

4/23/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/23/2013
Agriculture1/29/2013

Full Bill Text

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