2015 House Bill 4193 / Public Act 135

Allow electronic "proof of insurance"

Introduced in the House

Feb. 13, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Aric Nesbitt (R-66)

To revise the state’s no-fault insurance law to allow “proof of insurance” documents motorists are required to have when driving to be an electronic communication from the insurance company visible on a mobile device. If asked a driver could be required to forward the information to a designated site.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance

March 19, 2015

Reported without amendment

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

March 26, 2015

Passed in the House 108 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 14, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Insurance

June 18, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 30, 2015

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To revise the state’s no-fault insurance law to allow “proof of insurance” documents motorists are required to have when driving to be an electronic communication from the insurance company visible on a mobile device. If asked a driver could be required to forward the information to a designated site.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 6, 2015