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MI HB6103
Bill
Status
12/18/2014
Primary Sponsor
Marcia Hovey-Wright
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AI Summary
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Amends Michigan Vehicle Code Section 227 to allow insurers to transmit vehicle policy information directly to the Secretary of State as proof of insurance for vehicle registration renewal, rather than requiring applicants to submit proof directly.
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Requires the Secretary of State to accept insurer-transmitted policy information on a schedule determined by the Secretary, with transmissions required no more frequently than every 14 days, after consulting with insurers on the format.
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Designates insurer-submitted vehicle policy information as confidential and exempt from the Freedom of Information Act, limiting disclosure to the Department of Community Health, court-ordered disclosures, and individuals or entities entitled to insurance benefits who certify a lawful need.
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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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Makes this amendment contingent on the enactment of a related Senate or House bill (request no. 02781'13) in the 97th 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).
State agencies (existing), state
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 12/22/2014
12/30/2014