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MI HB4077

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/16/2017

Primary Sponsor

Klint Kesto

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (1976 PA 442) by adding Section 5a
  • Prohibits public bodies from commencing civil actions against persons who request information under the Act
  • Applies to all requests for information received by public bodies
  • Passed by the House on March 16, 2017
  • Introduced January 24, 2017 by Rep. Kesto and referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness

Legislative Description

Civil rights; public records; prohibition for public bodies commencing civil actions against entities making FOIA requests; implement in freedom of information act. Amends 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.231 - 15.246) by adding sec. 5a.

Civil rights: public records

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations

3/21/2017

Committee Referrals

Government Operations3/21/2017
Michigan Competitveness1/24/2017

Full Bill Text

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