Bill > HB4669

This bill amends the Michigan Corrections Code to grant state legislators unrestricted access to correctional facilities at any time without prior notification. Specifically, the bill allows any member of the Michigan State Senate or House of Representatives to enter and inspect any premises controlled by the state's Department of Corrections at their request, without needing to provide advance notice. This provision appears designed to increase legislative oversight and transparency in the state's correctional system by enabling lawmakers to conduct surprise site visits and inspections of correctional facilities whenever they choose. The bill adds a new section (Section 7b) to the existing corrections code, defining a "legislator" as a member of either the state senate or house of representatives, and establishing their right to enter and inspect correctional facilities without limitation.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4669