LANSING, Mich. — Rep. Annette Glenn, R-Midland, announced today her highest legislative priority — reducing the cost of car insurance for drivers in Bay and Midland counties – will now become a reality.

Following approval by an overwhelming bipartisan majority in the Legislature, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed auto no-fault reform into law Thursday– reflecting the successful negotiations between Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Republican-led legislature.

Last week, the Michigan House of Representatives voted 94-15 to approve the historic, landmark legislation.

“Bringing down the cost of car insurance for families and businesses in Bay and Midland counties has been my highest legislative priority since day one, and I was proud to cast my vote for a bipartisan plan that after decades of failed attempts, will finally make that rate relief a reality and leave more money in people’s pockets,” Glenn said. “This landmark legislation guarantees lower rates for all drivers and implements lasting reforms that will control costs now and in the future, something particularly important for senior citizens, middle class and lower income families struggling to make ends meet, and small businesses that already face a big bill at the pump for delivering their products or services.”

The new law gives insurers and other stakeholders until July 2020 to implement the new reforms, which guarantee lower rates by giving drivers more choice on personal injury protection coverage, stopping price gouging on medical services for car accident victims and combating fraudulent claims.

The landmark legislation ends Michigan’s dubious distinction as the state with the most expensive car insurance rates in the nation.

Left to Right: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer with State Rep. Annette Glenn