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MI HB4160

Bill

Status

Passed

8/16/2017

Primary Sponsor

Shane Hernandez

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits blocking, obstructing, or impeding vehicular or pedestrian traffic on public streets and highways without authority, with exceptions for utility maintenance.

  • Allows charitable or civic organizations (501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or tax-exempt veterans' organizations) to solicit contributions on roadways during daylight hours if specific conditions are met.

  • Requires solicitors to be at least 18 years old, wear high-visibility safety apparel meeting International Safety Equipment Association standards, and operate only in intersections with traffic control devices outside work zones.

  • Mandates charitable organizations maintain minimum $500,000 in liability insurance and comply with local government regulations, which may restrict but not prohibit the activity.

  • Makes violations a civil infraction and exempts local governments from liability for claims arising from roadway solicitation under these provisions; requires compliance with new rules within 60 days of enactment.

Legislative Description

Traffic control; traffic regulation; solicitation of contributions in public roadways by certain nonprofit organizations; allow under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 676b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.676b).

Traffic control: traffic regulation

Last Action

Assigned Pa 112'17 With Immediate Effect

8/16/2017

Committee Referrals

Transportation5/23/2017
Transportation And Infrastructure2/2/2017

Full Bill Text

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