Bill > HB5505

This bill establishes a new "digital oversight office" within the legislature, led by a "digital oversight officer" appointed by the legislature for a three-year term. This office will be responsible for investigating information technology (IT) projects, services, and purchases made by state agencies, and can intervene in or collaborate on these projects. A key function of the office is to promote modern software development best practices, such as agile methodologies and open-source software, drawing inspiration from the United States Digital Service's "Digital Services Playbook." The office can initiate investigations based on complaints from agencies or individuals, or on its own initiative, and state agencies are required to provide requested information. While the office must maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, state employees are protected from penalties for providing information to the office, though attorney-client and executive privileges are exempt from the office's access. Records of the office's investigations will be exempt from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5505