MI HB4378

Adds new exemption to Freedom of Information Act allowing parties in civil actions alleging sexual misconduct to proceed anonymously and protecting their identity from disclosure.

Defines "sexual misconduct" to include conduct described in Michigan Penal Code sections 90, 136, 145a, 145b, 145c, 520b, 520c, 520d, 520e, and 520g, regardless of whether conduct resulted in criminal conviction.

Permits parties seeking anonymity to provide written notification to law enforcement agencies with investigating records, requiring those agencies to retain the notification in their files.

Makes grammatical corrections to existing language regarding use of directory information by schools and intermediate school districts.

Establishes that law enforcement agencies must honor requests for anonymity in civil sexual misconduct cases by maintaining confidentiality of party identities in their investigating records.