MI HB6081

Adds the catastrophic claims association created under section 3104 of the insurance code of 1956 (MCL 500.3104) to the definition of "public body" subject to the Open Meetings Act.

Makes meetings of the catastrophic claims association subject to open meeting requirements, including public attendance rights and the requirement that all decisions be made at public meetings.

Exempts the catastrophic claims association from the closed session exemption that applies to other public bodies when deliberating the merits of a case, requiring its deliberations to remain open to the public.

Clarifies that associations of insurers created under the insurance code of 1956 remain exempt from the Open Meetings Act as nonprofit organizations of insurer members, except for the catastrophic claims association which is explicitly made subject to the act.

Bill's effectiveness is contingent upon enactment of House Bill No. 6080 of the 96th Legislature.