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MI HB4856
Bill
Status
11/4/2021
Primary Sponsor
Kyra Bolden
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AI Summary
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Adds new exemption to Freedom of Information Act allowing public bodies to withhold the identity of parties proceeding anonymously in civil actions alleging sexual misconduct.
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Defines "sexual misconduct" to include conduct described in Michigan penal code sections covering criminal sexual conduct and related offenses, regardless of whether a criminal conviction resulted.
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Permits parties claiming to be sexual misconduct victims to provide written notification to law enforcement agencies requesting anonymity, which agencies must retain with their investigating records.
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Applies exemption to both the party proceeding anonymously and any law enforcement investigating records related to that party's civil action.
Legislative Description
Civil rights: public records; identity of parties proceeding anonymously in civil actions alleging sexual misconduct; exempt from disclosure under freedom of information act. Amends sec. 13 of 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.243).
Crimes: criminal sexual conduct
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Judiciary And Public Safety
11/9/2021