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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
06/10/2025
06/10/2025
Crossed Over
06/10/2025
06/10/2025
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 expands the powers and duties of the Legislative Corrections Ombudsman by broadening the definition of who can file a complaint to include family members and prisoner advocates, creating a standardized complaint form, and establishing more comprehensive reporting requirements. The bill allows the ombudsman to consult with qualified experts during investigations, gain access to department records and facilities with greater ease, and conduct more thorough examinations of complaints. It mandates that the ombudsman create a standardized complaint form available electronically and in correctional facilities, provide notification when complaints are received, and produce more detailed monthly and annual reports that include specific information about complaints, investigations, and recommendations. The bill also strengthens protections for prisoners, advocates, and department employees who communicate with the ombudsman, ensuring they cannot be penalized for filing complaints or cooperating with investigations. Additionally, the bill adds definitions for terms like "family member," "prisoner advocate," and "qualified expert" to provide clarity about who can engage with the ombudsman's office and how.
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 On Government Operations (on 06/10/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0156 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billengrossed/Senate/htm/2025-SEBS-0156.htm |
| 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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