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MI HB4856
Bill
Status
6/20/2013
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Dillon
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AI Summary
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Amends the 1951 Police and Fire Protection Act (1951 PA 33) by adding Section 6b to authorize municipalities to charge individuals for emergency and rescue services provided during a declared state of emergency.
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Allows a municipality to charge an individual for emergency and rescue services only if the individual's conduct that necessitated the rescue was "grossly negligent," defined as conduct so reckless as to demonstrate substantial lack of concern for whether injury results.
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Applies when either the municipality or the governor declares a state of emergency under the Michigan Emergency Management Act (1945 PA 302).
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Effective only upon enactment of Senate Bill No. ____ or House Bill No. 4857 (tied-bar provision).
Legislative Description
Local government; other; local government charging for emergency and rescue services to rescue an individual during a state of emergency for grossly negligent conduct by that individual; provide for. Amends 1951 PA 33 (MCL 41.801 - 41.813) by adding sec. 6b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4857'13
Local government, other
Last Action
Referred To Second Reading
10/17/2013