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2015 Senate Bill 672: Expand children sports liability waivers to camping
Public Act 187 of 2016
Introduced by Sen. Goeff Hansen (R) on December 15, 2015
To include “camping activities” in a law that explicitly states that a parent or guardian of a minor who participates in sports or a recreational activity may release the organizer, sponsor or property owner in advance from liability for economic or noneconomic damages for injuries sustained by the minor. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Outdoor Recreation & Tourism Committee on December 15, 2015
Reported in the Senate on February 18, 2016
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered in the Senate on March 2, 2016
To refine the proposed definition of "camping activity".
The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on March 2, 2016
Received in the House on March 3, 2016
Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on March 3, 2016
Reported in the House on April 19, 2016
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Received in the Senate on June 7, 2016
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on June 20, 2016