2015 Senate Bill 672 / 2016 Public Act 187

Expand children sports liability waivers to camping

Introduced in the Senate

Dec. 15, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Goeff Hansen (R-34)

To include “camping activities” in a law that explicitly states that a parent or guardian of a minor who participates in sports or a recreational activity may release the organizer, sponsor or property owner in advance from liability for economic or noneconomic damages for injuries sustained by the minor.

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Feb. 18, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 2, 2016

Amendment offered

To refine the proposed definition of "camping activity".

The amendment passed by voice vote

March 3, 2016

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 3, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 19, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 1, 2016

Passed in the House 108 to 1 (details)

To include “camping activities” in a law that explicitly states that a parent or guardian of a minor who participates in sports or a recreational activity may release the organizer, sponsor or property owner in advance from liability for economic or noneconomic damages for injuries sustained by the minor.

Received in the Senate

June 7, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 20, 2016