Michigan SB921: Insurance: no-fault; certain claims by a passenger of a vehicle driven by an intoxicated individual; prohibit. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3009a.

What the bill says

To amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3009a.

From the introduced text, April 23, 2026:

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3009a. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 3009a. An individual who sustains bodily injury or death arising from the ownership or use of a motor vehicle is not entitled to recover any amount under a policy as described in section 3009 if all of the following apply: (a) The individual was the passenger in the motor vehicle at the time of the accident from which the injury or death arises. (b) The driver of the motor vehicle had an impaired ability to function due to the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance, as described in section 2955a of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.2955a, and the accident was a result of that impaired ability. (c) Either of the following applies to the individual who was the passenger: (i) The individual also had an impaired ability to function due to the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance, as described in section 2955a of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.2955a. (ii) The individual refused to consent when requested by a peace officer to submit to collection and testing of breath, blood, or urine specimens in …

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Sponsors

• Albert, Thomas (R, 18) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 23, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
2. April 23, 2026: INTRODUCED BY SENATOR THOMAS ALBERT

Common questions

What is SB921?

SB921 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Insurance: no-fault; certain claims by a passenger of a vehicle driven by an intoxicated individual; prohibit. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3009a.

What does SB921 do?

In its own words: To amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3009a.

What is the status of SB921?

In committee as of April 23, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY (April 23, 2026).

Who sponsored SB921?

Albert, Thomas (R, 18).

Where is the official record for SB921?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0921