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MI SB0156
Legislature: legislative agencies; office of legislative corrections ombudsman; expand powers and duties. Amends secs. 1, 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 13 & 14 of 1975 PA 46 (MCL 4.351 et seq.).
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Introduced
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
In Committee
05/14/2025
05/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1975 PA 46, entitled"An act to create the office of the legislative corrections ombudsman; to prescribe the powers and duties of the office, the ombudsman, the legislative council, and the department of corrections; and to provide remedies from administrative acts,"by amending sections 1, 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 13, and 14 (MCL 4.351, 4.354, 4.355, 4.357, 4.361, 4.362, 4.363, and 4.364), sections 1 and 7 as amended by 1998 PA 318, sections 4, 5, and 13 as amended by 2018 PA 571, section 11 as amended by 1995 PA 197, and section 12 as amended by 1982 PA 170.
AI Summary
This bill enhances the powers and duties of the Legislative Corrections Ombudsman's office by expanding its investigative and reporting capabilities. The bill broadens the definition of who can file a complaint to include family members and prisoner advocates, in addition to prisoners and legislators. It requires the ombudsman to create a standardized complaint form available electronically and in correctional facilities, and mandates that complainants be notified when their complaint is received. The bill also grants the ombudsman more comprehensive access to department records, including medical and mental health records, and allows the ombudsman to consult with qualified experts during investigations. Additionally, the legislation requires more detailed annual and monthly reporting, including statistics on complaints received, investigated, and resolved, as well as significant issues and recommendations made to the Department of Corrections. The bill strengthens protections for prisoners, advocates, and department employees who cooperate with the ombudsman's office, ensuring they cannot be penalized for filing complaints or communicating with the ombudsman. These changes aim to improve transparency, accountability, and oversight of Michigan's corrections system.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (8)
Sylvia Santana (D)*,
Stephanie Chang (D),
Erika Geiss (D),
Jeff Irwin (D),
Ed McBroom (R),
Sean McCann (D),
Mallory McMorrow (D),
Sue Shink (D),
Last Action
Referred To Committee Of The Whole (on 05/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0156 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SUMMARY OF BILL REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/2025-SFA-0156-F.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL IN COMMITTEE | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/2025-SFA-0156-G.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2025-SIB-0156.htm |
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