2018 House Bill 6582 / Public Act 523

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Introduced in the House

Dec. 4, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Jim Lilly (R-89)

To amend the Freedom of Information Act so it requires a person seeking government records to submit their complete name, address, and contact information. Corporation or governmental entities considered to be a “legal person” would have to include the name, address, and contact information of the entity’s agent.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

Dec. 12, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Passed in the House 99 to 10 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 13, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Government Reform

Dec. 20, 2018

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To amend the Freedom of Information Act so it requires a person seeking government records to submit their complete name, address, and contact information. Corporation or governmental entities considered to be a “legal person” would have to include the name, address, and contact information of the entity’s agent.

Dec. 21, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Received in the House

Dec. 21, 2018

Passed in the House 97 to 10 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 27, 2018