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MI HB4995
Bill
Status
9/18/2013
Primary Sponsor
Aric Nesbitt
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AI Summary
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Requires proof of vehicle insurance to accompany motor vehicle registration renewal applications in a form determined by the secretary of state.
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Allows insurers to transmit vehicle policy information electronically to the secretary of state at least every 14 days as an alternative to physical proof of insurance documents.
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Vehicle policy information transmitted to the secretary of state is confidential, exempt from public records requests, and only shareable with the Department of Community Health, State Police, or by court order.
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If electronic policy information shows a vehicle lacks insurance coverage, the secretary of state must notify the owner that registration will be canceled unless valid proof of insurance is provided within 10 days.
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Police officers may not cite drivers for failure to produce proof of insurance if policy information is available electronically at the time of the traffic stop; drivers who submit proof of insurance after a citation may face only a $25 fee with no fine, costs, or license suspension.
Legislative Description
Traffic control; violations; electronic proof of insurance verification; allow, and provide for cancellation of registration under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 227 & 328 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.227 & 257.328).
State agencies (existing), state
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 09/19/2013
9/19/2013