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MI HB5964

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/17/2012

Primary Sponsor

Lesia Liss

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person from destroying or concealing a document that is the subject of a pending Freedom of Information Act request with intent to prevent disclosure of that document.

  • First offense is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment of not more than 2 years or a fine of not more than $2,000, or both.

  • Second or subsequent offense is a felony punishable by imprisonment of not more than 5 years or a fine of not more than $5,000, or both.

Legislative Description

Crimes; penalties; intentional destruction or concealment of freedom of information documents; prohibit under certain circumstances and provide penalties. Amends 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.231 - 15.246) by adding sec. 14a.

Civil rights, public records

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 10/17/2012

11/8/2012

Committee Referrals

Oversight, Reform, And Ethics10/17/2012

Full Bill Text

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