2016 Senate Bill 998 / Public Act 335

Authorize (restricted) driverless vehicles on Michigan highways

Introduced in the Senate

May 25, 2016

Introduced by Sen. Ken Horn (R-32)

To provide immunity from product liability lawsuits for mechanics who perform repairs on an automated vehicles according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and International Investment

Sept. 6, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 7, 2016

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 7, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Communications and Technology

Sept. 20, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 10, 2016

Passed in the House 104 to 3 (details)

To provide immunity from product liability lawsuits for mechanics who perform repairs on an automated vehicles according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 8, 2016