2025 Senate Bill 288

Civil rights: open meetings; grounds for going into closed session when a public body consults with its attorney; modify.

A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 15.268), as amended by 2021 PA 166.

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Amends the Open Meetings Act to specify conditions for closed sessions, including settlement discussions, potential lawsuits, and criminal investigations, while maintaining transparency for the independent citizens redistricting commission.

Introduced in the Senate

May 7, 2025

Introduced by Sen. Veronica Klinefelt (D-11)

Referred to the Committee on Local Government

June 3, 2025

Reported without amendment

June 4, 2025

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

June 11, 2025

Reported without amendment