MI HB5194

Amends the Open Meetings Act to establish that decisions by public bodies are presumed compliant with the act unless challenged in court.

Allows the Attorney General, county prosecuting attorneys, or any person to file civil actions in circuit court (or Court of Claims for state public bodies) to challenge violations of the Open Meetings Act.

Establishes filing deadlines of 60 days after approved minutes are made public for general violations, or 30 days for decisions involving contracts, bids, assessments, bonds, or borrowing proposals.

Permits public bodies to reenact disputed decisions in compliance with the act as a defense strategy, with reenacted decisions effective from the date of reenactment.

Specifies that venue for actions against local public bodies is in the circuit court of any county where that body serves.