2017 House Bill 4077

Ban certain government lawsuits against open records law requestor

Introduced in the House

Jan. 24, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Klint Kesto (R-39)

To prohibit public bodies from suing a person or entity making document requests authorized by the state Freedom of Information Act for damages inflicted by the person who requested the documents. It is not clear what those damages might be.

Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness

March 14, 2017

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 16, 2017

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To prohibit public bodies from suing a person or entity making document requests authorized by the state Freedom of Information Act for damages inflicted by the person who requested the documents.

Received in the Senate

March 21, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations