2011 Senate Bill 873 / 2012 Public Act 480

Prohibit certain trucking company contracts

Introduced in the Senate

Dec. 7, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Jim Marleau (R-12)

To prohibit trucking company contracts in which the shipper requires the carrier to assume liability for any loss or damage resulting from either the shipper’s negligence or his intentional acts or omissions.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

May 9, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 30, 2012

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 30, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Sept. 19, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 6, 2012

Passed in the House 57 to 52 (details)

To prohibit trucking company contracts in which the shipper requires the carrier to assume liability for any loss or damage resulting from either the shipper’s negligence or his intentional acts or omissions.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 27, 2012