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MI SB1120
Bill
AI Summary
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Adds Section 2980 to the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 to protect physicians from civil liability for providing or declining to provide written verification that a patient cannot wear a safety belt or helmet for physical or medical reasons.
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Shields physicians from damages related to a patient's inability to wear a safety belt as described in Michigan Vehicle Code Section 710e.
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Shields physicians from damages related to a patient's inability to wear a helmet as described in the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act Sections 81133 or 82123.
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Applies only to written verifications concerning physical or medical reasons for inability to wear required safety equipment.
Legislative Description
Torts: liability; physician's liability for providing or refusing to provide verification of inability to wear safety belt or crash helmet; provide protection against. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2980.
Torts: liability
Last Action
Referred To Committee Of The Whole
11/10/2020