MI SAVE Acts (2016 AV package)
Michigan SAVE Michigan Acts (HB 5821–5824 / HB 5837) — Autonomous Vehicles
Michigan · P.A. 332–335 of 2016
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- December 9, 2016
- Applies to
- AV manufacturers, automated-network operators, and commercial AV testers in Michigan
- Enforced by
- Michigan Department of State; Michigan Department of Transportation; Michigan State Police
Michigan's 2016 four-bill 'SAVE' package made the state one of the most comprehensive AV jurisdictions: it legalized fully driverless operation, authorized commercial AV networks (ride-hail with self-driving cars), allowed truck platooning, established the American Center for Mobility, and explicitly limited manufacturer liability when third parties convert vehicles to autonomous operation.
Who is protected: Michigan motorists and pedestrians sharing roads with AVs; automakers shielded from third-party conversion liability
Legal detail
P.A. 332, 333, 334, 335 of 2016 (HB 4819 / 5821 / 5822 / 5823 / 5837 package), amending Mich. Comp. Laws §§ 257.663, 257.665, 257.665b, 257.817, and adding the Michigan Mobility Research and Innovation Act.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Michigan |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | December 9, 2016 |
| Citation | P.A. 332–335 of 2016 |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Traffic and motor-vehicle code penalties; network-operator license actions |
| Topics | government use of AI · consumer protection · AI hiring and employment · automated decision-making |
| Bill text | Michigan Legislature — HB 5821 / SAVE Michigan Package (2016) |
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