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MI HB4916
Bill
Status
5/25/2021
Primary Sponsor
Amos O'Neal
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AI Summary
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Adds exemption from vehicle owner liability for shared vehicle owners during car sharing periods, as defined in the peer-to-peer car sharing program act.
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Clarifies existing liability provisions for motor vehicle lessors by distinguishing between long-term leases (over 30 days) and short-term leases (30 days or less).
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Limits liability for short-term vehicle lessors to $20,000 per person or $40,000 per accident unless the lessor was negligent in leasing the vehicle.
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Requires short-term vehicle lessors to notify lessees of liability caps and that lessees may be liable for damages exceeding the maximum amounts.
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Specifies that off-lease vehicle dealers are liable only if they possess the vehicle and have acknowledged possession of the certificate of title to the lessor.
Legislative Description
Torts: liability; vehicle owner liability act; revise to except peer-to-peer car sharing. Amends sec. 401 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.401). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4917'21
Torts: liability
Last Action
Referred To Second Reading
3/22/2022