2013 Senate Bill 663 / Public Act 251

Waive automaker liability for “automated vehicle” modifications

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 6, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Mike Kowall (R-15)

To waive the liability of a vehicle or parts manufacturer for damages resulting from a person trying to retrofit a vehicle into an automated vehicle (“driverless car”). See also Senate Bill 169.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development

Nov. 14, 2013

Reported without amendment

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

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 14, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

Dec. 11, 2013

Reported without amendment

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

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 12, 2013

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To waive the liability of a vehicle or parts manufacturer for damages resulting from a person trying to retrofit a vehicle into an automated vehicle (“driverless car”). See also Senate Bill 169.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 12, 2013

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 26, 2013