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MI SB0663
Bill
AI Summary
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Vehicle manufacturers are not liable for damages from conversion of vehicles to automated motor vehicles by third parties, unless the defect existed when manufactured.
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Subcomponent system producers are not liable for damages from modification of their installed equipment to convert vehicles to automated motor vehicles, unless the defect existed when they installed the equipment.
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Product liability sections 2945 to 2949a do not apply to the extent they conflict with this new liability limitation.
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Defines "automated motor vehicle," "automatic mode," and "vehicle" by reference to the Michigan vehicle code.
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Act takes effect only if Senate Bill No. 169 of the 97th Legislature is enacted into law.
Legislative Description
Torts; product liability; liability of vehicle manufacturer or upfitter for damages resulting from modifications made by a third party to convert the vehicle to an automated vehicle; limit under certain circumstances. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2949b. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0169'13
Torts, product liability
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0251'13 With Immediate Effect
12/31/2013