SB0271

Civil rights: open meetings; provisions of open meetings act relating to virtual attendance and participation of members of public bodies at public meetings; revise. Amends secs. 3 & 7 of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263 & 15.267); adds sec. 3b & repeals sec. 3a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263a).

Introduced·4/29/25
Introduced Text

Michigan SB0271 revises the Open Meetings Act to allow remote attendance and participation in public meetings.

Michigan SB0271 amends the Open Meetings Act to permit remote attendance and participation in public meetings. It allows members of the public to attend and participate remotely under certain conditions, including maintaining two-way communication during discussions. The bill also mandates that all electronic communications during the meeting be transmitted to all attendees. It applies to all public bodies, with specific provisions for Class A, B, and C public bodies. The act does not apply to certain meetings, such as those involving nonpolicymaking resolutions or social gatherings.

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Elections And Ethics Committee
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History

Apr 29, 2025

Senate

Introduced By Senator Edward Mcbroom

Apr 29, 2025

Senate

Referred To Committee On Elections And Ethics