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MI HB6174
Bill
Status
9/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
Gary Eisen
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AI Summary
HB 6174 Summary
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Eliminates mandatory crash helmet and protective eyewear requirements for operators and passengers on off-road vehicles (ORVs) with 4 or more wheels if the operator holds a motorcycle endorsement under Michigan Vehicle Code section 312a.
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Makes minor clarifying edits to existing ORV operation prohibitions, including changes to language regarding braking systems, throttle design, operating conditions, and vehicle equipment requirements.
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Updates references to private property consent for ORV use, specifying that consent is not implied by failure to post signs, fence property, or personally communicate against trespass.
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Clarifies regulations regarding firearm and bow transportation on ORVs, requiring firearms to be unloaded and securely encased or equipped with a keylocked trigger mechanism.
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Contains grammatical and technical corrections throughout section 81133 to improve clarity of existing ORV operation restrictions.
Legislative Description
Vehicles: off-road; helmet requirement for operator of or passenger on a 4-wheel off-road vehicle; eliminate if operator has a motorcycle endorsement. Amends sec. 81133 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.81133).
Vehicles: equipment
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/03/2020
9/8/2020