This bill amends the 1964 Public Act 170, which governs the liability of municipal corporations, political subdivisions, and the state in relation to tort claims. It reaffirms the immunity of governmental agencies from tort liability when engaged in governmental functions, while also clarifying that this immunity does not apply to certain situations, such as when providing medical care in specific contexts. The bill introduces new provisions that hold public universities, colleges, and school districts liable for criminal sexual conduct committed by their employees or agents during the course of their employment, under certain conditions, including negligence in hiring or supervision.

Additionally, the bill specifies that a public university, college, or school district can be held liable if they had prior knowledge of an employee's propensity for criminal sexual conduct and failed to act to prevent it. It also clarifies that the availability of legal actions against other parties remains unaffected, and that no criminal prosecution or conviction is necessary for a civil action to proceed. The bill includes definitions for terms related to criminal sexual conduct and outlines the retroactive application of these provisions to certain legal actions.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 691.1407
As Passed by the Senate: 691.1407