2021 House Bill 4973 / 2022 Public Act 90

Revise bridge damage law

Introduced in the House

June 8, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Graham Filler (R-93)

To revise a law authorizing government lawsuits in response to a person damaging a bridge or road in certain ways. The bill establishes that the suit may be pursued by governmental entity with jurisdiction over the bridge or road. Current law authorizes triple-damage awards and this would not change.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Oct. 26, 2021

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 9, 2022

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 10, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

May 12, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 19, 2022

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To revise a law authorizing government lawsuits in response to a person damaging a bridge or road in certain ways. The bill establishes that the suit may be pursued by governmental entity with jurisdiction over the bridge or road. Current law authorizes triple-damage awards and this would not change.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

June 6, 2022