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MI SB0775
MI SB0775Civil rights: open meetings; audio recordings; require for all public body meetings. Amends sec. 9a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.269a).
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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled"Open meetings act,"by amending section 9a (MCL 15.269a), as added by 2022 PA 63.
AI Summary
This bill expands the requirement for audio recordings of public meetings to all public bodies, not just specific state licensing, commission, panel, or rule-making boards. The "Open Meetings Act" (1976 PA 267) is being amended to ensure that every meeting of a public body, unless held in closed session, must be recorded in a way that captures sound, such as a sound-only recording, a video recording with sound, or a broadcast that can be recorded. These recordings must be kept for at least one year from the meeting date and be available for reproduction if requested under the "Freedom of Information Act" (1976 PA 442), which allows the public to access government records.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Regulatory Affairs (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0775 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2026-SIB-0775.htm |
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