2015 House Bill 4641 / 2016 Public Act 348

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Introduced in the House

May 26, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Phil Phelps (D-49)

To exempt drivers for “transportation network companies” like Uber and Lyft from having to get a chauffer’s license, and define vehicle insurance coverage requirements and limits for them. See also House Bill 4637.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Trade

June 16, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 17, 2015

Passed in the House 74 to 36 (details)

To exempt drivers for “transportation network companies” like Uber and Lyft from having to get a chauffer’s license, and define vehicle insurance coverage requirements and limits for them. See also House Bill 4637 and 4339.

Received in the Senate

June 18, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Dec. 1, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Passed in the Senate 33 to 3 (details)

To exempt drivers for “transportation network companies” like Uber and Lyft from having to get a chauffer’s license, and define vehicle insurance coverage requirements and limits for them, with liability limits that are higher than for taxis. See also House Bill 4637 and 4339.

Received in the House

Dec. 1, 2016

Dec. 7, 2016

Passed in the House 92 to 14 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 21, 2016