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MI HB4916

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/25/2021

Primary Sponsor

Amos O'Neal

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • Requires short-term vehicle lessors to notify lessees of liability caps and that lessees may be liable for damages exceeding the maximum amounts.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform5/25/2021

Full Bill Text

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