HB 4011 Summary

• Adds new exemption to Michigan's Freedom of Information Act for audio recordings of emergency 9-1-1 calls, generally prohibiting disclosure unless public interest in disclosure outweighs nondisclosure.

• Allows 9-1-1 audio recordings to be released if the caller (or their legal representative if deceased/incapacitated) requests a copy with a signed affidavit stating the recording is relevant to a legal matter investigation.

• Permits disclosure of 9-1-1 audio recordings to law enforcement agencies conducting investigations related to the emergency call, or if a court orders release.

• Clarifies that the exemption applies only to audio recordings and does not restrict disclosure of written records, transcripts, or other written reports relating to the emergency call.

• Makes technical corrections to section 13 regarding advisory communications and department naming conventions related to archaeological sites.