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MI HB4160
Bill
Status
8/16/2017
Primary Sponsor
Shane Hernandez
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AI Summary
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Prohibits blocking, obstructing, or impeding vehicular or pedestrian traffic on public streets and highways without authority, with exceptions for utility maintenance.
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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.
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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.
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Mandates charitable organizations maintain minimum $500,000 in liability insurance and comply with local government regulations, which may restrict but not prohibit the activity.
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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