2023 Senate Bill 458

Torts: liability; physician’s liability for providing or refusing to provide verification of inability to wear safety belt or crash helmet; provide protection against.

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2980.

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Protects physicians from civil damages related to their provision or failure to provide written verification for individuals under their care. This verification pertains to the individual's inability, due to physical or medical reasons, to wear a safety belt or helmet as required by Michigan vehicle and natural resources and environmental protection laws.

Introduced in the Senate

July 20, 2023

Introduced by Sen. Ed McBroom (R-38)

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture