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HB 6253

Insurance: no-fault; priorities for payment of benefits; correct cross-references in section. Amends sec. 3114 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3114).

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Phil Green and 2 co-sponsors

HB 6253 corrects outdated cross-references in Michigan's no-fault auto insurance law governing the priority order for paying benefits to injured claimants.

bill electronically reproduced 12/05/2024
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Bill Summary · HB 6253

Legislative bill overview

HB 6253 is a technical correction bill that amends Michigan's no-fault auto insurance law (MCL 500.3114) to fix cross-references related to the priority order for paying no-fault benefits. The bill appears to address outdated or incorrect statutory citations that may have resulted from previous insurance reforms, ensuring the law's internal references are accurate.

Why is this important

Correct cross-references in insurance statutes are critical because they determine how claims are processed and in what order benefits are paid to injured parties. If cross-references are broken or outdated, it creates confusion for insurers, attorneys, and claimants about which rules actually apply, potentially leading to improper claim denials or payment disputes that could delay injured people from receiving benefits they're entitled to.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of change unclear: The bill's summary doesn't specify which cross-references are being corrected, making it difficult to assess whether the changes are purely technical or alter substantive benefit priorities
  • Part of broader insurance debate: Michigan's no-fault insurance system has been heavily reformed in recent years; this correction could inadvertently revert or reinforce contested policy decisions from those earlier reforms
  • Implementation questions: Unclear whether the correction applies retroactively to pending claims or only prospectively, which could affect claimants with outstanding disputes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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