2025 Senate Bill 427

Civil rights: open meetings; remedies for violations of the open meetings act; revise.

A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 11 (MCL 15.271).

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Senate Bill No. 427 amends Michigan's Open Meetings Act to expand legal remedies and clarify procedures for addressing violations, including new provisions for court costs, attorney fees, and a 180-day filing deadline.

Introduced in the Senate

June 17, 2025

Introduced by Sen. Dan Lauwers (R-25) and four co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Jim Runestad (R-23), Jeff Irwin (D-15), Ruth Johnson (R-24) and Ed McBroom (R-38)

Referred to the Committee on Local Government