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This bill amends Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to expand its definitions and applicability, particularly concerning the legislature and governor's office. The bill adds several key definitions, including terms related to cybersecurity (such as cybersecurity assessment, incident, and vulnerability), and introduces a new definition of "legislator" as a member of the state senate or house of representatives. Importantly, the bill changes the definition of "public body" to now explicitly include legislators and legislative bodies, while previously excluding them, and removes the exclusion of the governor and lieutenant governor from FOIA's scope. The bill also modifies the definition of "public record" to exclude personal notes taken by public body members that are not circulated or used in creating meeting minutes. Additionally, the bill updates technological definitions to include modern computing systems like cloud storage and quantum networks, and modifies the definition of "written request" to clarify electronic submission methods. The bill will take effect on the first odd-numbered year that begins at least 6 months after its enactment, and its implementation is contingent on the passage of a related Senate Bill.

Government Affairs

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0001