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MI HB4641

Bill

Status

Passed

12/28/2016

Primary Sponsor

Phil Phelps

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Exempts limousine drivers, taxicab drivers, and transportation network company drivers from chauffeur licensing requirements under Michigan's Motor Vehicle Code.

  • Excludes limousines operated by limousine drivers, taxicabs operated by taxicab drivers, and personal vehicles operated by transportation network company drivers from the definition of "commercial vehicle."

  • Establishes minimum automobile insurance requirements for transportation network company drivers: $50,000/$100,000/$25,000 liability coverage while logged on but not actively transporting passengers, and $1,000,000 combined single limit liability coverage while engaged in a prearranged ride.

  • Adds definitions to the Motor Vehicle Code for terms related to limousines, taxicabs, and transportation network companies by cross-referencing the limousine, taxicab, and transportation network company act.

  • Takes effect March 21, 2017, contingent upon enactment of House Bill No. 4637.

Legislative Description

Transportation; limousines; transportation network company drivers; exempt from obtaining a chauffeur's license and provide minimum levels of insurance coverage for vehicles used by transportation network company drivers. Amends secs. 6 & 7 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.6 & 257.7) & adds secs. 12c, 40c, 43b, 76a, 76b, 76c & 518a.

State agencies (existing): state

Last Action

Assigned Pa 348'16 With Immediate Effect

12/28/2016

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform6/18/2015
Commerce And Trade5/26/2015

Full Bill Text

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