2012 House Bill 5362 / Public Act 158

Increase no fault “mini-tort” exception

Introduced in the House

Feb. 7, 2012

Introduced by Rep. Cindy Denby (R-47)

To increase from $500 to $1,000 the limit on uninsured vehicle damages for which a person may sue under the no fault insurance “mini-tort” exception to the prohibition on vehicle crash lawsuits.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance

March 8, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

April 18, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

April 19, 2012

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 24, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Insurance

May 2, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 17, 2012

Amendment offered

To establish that if passed the bill will go into effect on Oct. 1, 2012.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To increase from $500 to $1,000 the limit on uninsured vehicle damages for which a person may sue under the no fault insurance “mini-tort” exception to the prohibition on vehicle crash lawsuits.

Received in the House

May 17, 2012

May 22, 2012

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 7, 2012