2026 House Bill 6286

Torts: negligence; negligence claims against freight brokers; allow.

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2980.

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Establishes conditions under which brokers and carriers can be held liable for damages caused by commercial motor vehicle operators with known specific unfitness, while clarifying exceptions and definitions relevant to transportation safety and liability.

Introduced in the House

Aug. 27, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Brad Paquette (R-37) and 11 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Tom Kunse (R-100), Rachelle Smit (R-43), Jamie Thompson (R-28), Timothy Beson (R-96), Pat Outman (R-91), Tim Kelly (R-93), Matt Maddock (R-51), Greg Markkanen (R-110), Gina Johnsen (R-78), Josh Schriver (R-66) and Joseph Fox (R-101)

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary