2013 House Bill 4123 / Public Act 19

Give LP gas companies immunity from customer improper use

Introduced in the House

Jan. 29, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Roger Victory (R-88)

To extend immunity from liability to propane gas companies and employees for injury or death to a customer who modifies, repairs or uses equipment improperly.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 21, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the following amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 27, 2013

Amendment offered

To not include manufacturers of LP gas equipment in the proposed liability exemption.

The amendment passed by voice vote

March 5, 2013

Passed in the House 103 to 5 (details)

To give gas companies and employees immunity from liability for injury or death to a customer who modifies, repairs or uses equipment improperly. This extends companies involved in the sale, supplying, handling, transportation, or delivery of liquefied petroleum gas (propane), but not equipment manufacturer.

Received in the Senate

March 6, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 20, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 10, 2013

Passed in the Senate 30 to 5 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

April 23, 2013