AUTOMOBILE CLUB CONTRACT                                                                        S.B. 985:

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                      REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senate Bill 985 (as reported without amendment)

Sponsor:  Senator Joe Hune

Committee:  Insurance

 


CONTENT

 

The bill would amend the Insurance Code to state that an automobile club contract would not be insurance or the business of insurance and would not be subject to the Code.

 

The bill would define "automobile club" as a legal entity that, in consideration of dues, assessments, or periodic payments of money, promises to provide automobile club services to its members or subscribers.

 

"Automobile club contract" would mean an agreement whereby an automobile club promises to render, furnish, or procure automobile club services to or for its members or subscribers.

 

"Automobile club services" would mean services that assist a member or subscriber of an automobile club in matters relating to motor travel or the operation, use, or maintenance of a motor vehicle by supplying services that may include, but are not limited to, towing service, emergency road service, bail and guaranteed arrest bond certificate service, legal service, insurance service, discount service, financial service, theft service, map service, and touring service.

 

Proposed MCL 500.130                                              Legislative Analyst:  Drew Krogulecki

 

FISCAL IMPACT

 

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

 

Date Completed:  6-11-18                                         Fiscal Analyst:  Elizabeth Raczkowski

 

 

 

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.