State Rep. Luke Meerman today joined his House colleagues in approving a bipartisan plan to deliver significant rate relief for drivers across the state.

The House overwhelmingly voted to approve legislation guaranteeing 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 to help lower costs. The plan, Senate Bill 1, will soon be headed to the governor’s desk and is expected to receive her signature.

The bipartisan solution is designed to end Michigan’s long tenure as the state with the most expensive car insurance rates in the nation.

“I’m proud to stand up and take this vote today to give the people of Michigan the reforms they deserve,” Meerman said. “Meaningful car insurance reform has been a long time in coming. I’m excited to bring savings to my community.”

Michigan’s costs are high largely because it’s the only state mandating unlimited lifetime health care coverage through car insurance. The bipartisan reform plan allows those currently using the coverage to keep it, and those who want it in the future to continue buying it – while providing more affordable options.