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MI SB0923

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/1/2014

Primary Sponsor

Mark Jansen

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Origin

Senate

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows parents or guardians to release liability for economic or noneconomic damages for injuries sustained by minors during recreational activities sponsored or organized by nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations.

  • Permits release of the activity sponsor/organizer and paid or volunteer coaches/assistants from liability for injuries resulting from inherent risks of the recreational activity.

  • Allows release to cover negligence if the release document specifically mentions negligence, but prohibits release from gross negligence or intentional acts.

  • Requires liability releases to be provided in writing.

  • Defines "recreational activity" as active participation in athletic or recreational sports or camping activities.

Legislative Description

Torts; liability; parental waiver of liability for minor; expand. Amends sec. 5109 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5109).

Children, other

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Judiciary

5/1/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/1/2014

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