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MI HB5951

Bill

Status

Passed

12/31/2024

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Bierlein

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Exempts shared vehicle owners and peer-to-peer car sharing programs from liability for parking and standing violations when the shared vehicle driver is responsible for the violation.

  • Requires peer-to-peer car sharing programs and shared vehicle owners to provide the shared vehicle driver's information and a copy of the car sharing agreement to the court or parking violations bureau within 30 days of receiving notice of a violation to avoid liability.

  • Adds new Section 675e establishing that shared vehicle drivers, not the car sharing program or vehicle owner, are liable for parking and standing violations if proof is furnished showing the vehicle was in the driver's possession or control at the time of the violation.

  • Modifies presumptions of liability in Sections 675a and 675c to carve out exceptions for leased vehicles and shared vehicles under peer-to-peer car sharing programs.

  • Takes effect October 17, 2025, and is contingent on the enactment of House Bill No. 5949 of the 102nd Legislature.

Legislative Description

Torts: liability; vehicle owner liability act; revise to except peer-to-peer car sharing. Amends secs. 401, 675a & 675c of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.401 et seq.) & adds sec. 675e.

Torts: liability

Last Action

Assigned Pa 225'24

12/31/2024

Committee Referrals

Transportation And Infrastructure11/26/2024
Regulatory Reform10/15/2024
Transportation, Mobility And Infrastructure9/26/2024

Full Bill Text

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