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MI SB0672

Bill

Status

Passed

8/3/2016

Primary Sponsor

Goeff Hansen

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Parents or guardians may release nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations from liability for economic and noneconomic damages for personal injuries sustained by minors during sponsored recreational activities.

  • Releases may apply to sponsors, organizers, coaches, and volunteers conducting the recreational activity.

  • Releases cover only injuries resulting from inherent risks of the activity and do not protect against liability for the organization's own negligence or negligence of its employees or agents.

  • Releases must be provided in writing.

  • Effective date is September 19, 2016 (90 days after enactment on June 21, 2016).

Legislative Description

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

Children: other

Last Action

Presented To Governor 6/14/2016 @ 12:02 Pm

9/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/3/2016
Outdoor Recreation And Tourism12/15/2015

Full Bill Text

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