MI HB5921

Changes language in Freedom of Information Act appeal procedures from "at his or her option" to "either of the following" for requesting person's choice between written appeal or civil action.

Adds requirement that public bodies can only defend disclosure denials based on the specific basis provided in their written response; any exemption basis not previously stated in writing is waived.

Restructures section 4 of the judicial review process into five subsections (a-e) covering court orders, venue, burden of proof, private record review, and contempt remedies without substantive changes.

Updates statutory language by replacing "shall" with "must" and making minor grammatical corrections throughout the section.

Makes technical corrections to references, including changing "a final determination" to "the public body's final determination" and "attorneys' fees" to "attorney fees."