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MI HB5662

Bill

Status

Passed

8/15/2018

Primary Sponsor

Curtis VanderWall

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the requirement to wear a crash helmet and protective eyewear when operating an ORV to tow a fishing shanty or supply shed over frozen public waters at minimum speed or traveling to and from a fishing shanty at speeds not exceeding 10 miles per hour.

  • Provides liability protection for private property owners against personal injury claims, including death, from individuals operating ORVs without helmets while performing the fishing shanty towing activities described above on the owner's property.

  • Became effective September 18, 2018, with a 90-day implementation period after enactment on June 19, 2018.

Legislative Description

Vehicles; off-road; helmet and protective eyewear requirement while operating an off-road vehicle for towing a fishing shanty; eliminate. Amends sec. 81133 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.81133).

Safety: other

Last Action

Assigned Pa 206'18 With Immediate Effect

8/15/2018

Committee Referrals

Transportation5/2/2018
Transportation And Infrastructure2/28/2018

Full Bill Text

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