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MI SB1191

MI SB1191
Torts: governmental immunity; governmental agency and employee liability for criminal sexual conduct; allow. Amends sec. 7 of 1964 PA 170 (MCL 691.1407) & adds sec. 7d. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1187'24


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Introduced
12/05/2024
In Committee
12/13/2024
Crossed Over
12/13/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

102nd Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to amend 1964 PA 170, entitled"An act to make uniform the liability of municipal corporations, political subdivisions, and the state, its agencies and departments, officers, employees, and volunteers thereof, and members of certain boards, councils, and task forces when engaged in the exercise or discharge of a governmental function, for injuries to property and persons; to define and limit this liability; to define and limit the liability of the state when engaged in a proprietary function; to authorize the purchase of liability insurance to protect against loss arising out of this liability; to provide for defending certain claims made against public officers, employees, and volunteers and for paying damages sought or awarded against them; to provide for the legal defense of public officers, employees, and volunteers; to provide for reimbursement of public officers and employees for certain legal expenses; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,"by amending section 7 (MCL 691.1407), as amended by 2013 PA 173, and by adding section 7d.

AI Summary

This bill amends the "Governmental Immunity Act" to allow for liability of public universities, colleges, and school districts for criminal sexual misconduct committed by their employees or agents during the course of employment or service. Specifically, the bill states that these entities are not immune from tort liability if they were negligent in hiring, supervising, or training the individual, or if they had knowledge of the misconduct and failed to report it to law enforcement. The bill applies retroactively and does not require a criminal conviction for the misconduct. The bill is tied to the passage of another bill, Senate Bill 1187.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations (on 12/13/2024)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Claims Against the Government
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Civil Law and Procedure
  • ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault

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