SB0288

Civil rights: open meetings; grounds for going into closed session when a public body consults with its attorney; modify. Amends sec. 8 of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.268).

Chamber Passed·6/25/25

Michigan SB0288 modifies grounds for closed sessions of public bodies, including consultations with attorneys.

Michigan SB0288 amends the Open Meetings Act to modify the grounds for public bodies to meet in closed session. The bill specifies that a public body may meet in closed session to consult with its attorney regarding trial or settlement strategy in connection with specific pending litigation, but only if an open meeting would have a detrimental financial effect on the litigating or settlement position of the public body. The bill also includes other grounds for closed sessions, such as considering the dismissal or disciplining of a public officer or employee, and security planning for schools.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 22–14 · Jun 25, 2025
Current
Government Operations Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

22 Yea

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14 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 3, 2025

1:30 PM

Senate Local Government

History

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

Passed Roll Call # 171 Yeas 22 Nays 14 Excused 1 Not Voting 0

Jun 25, 2025

House

Received On 06/25/2025

Jun 25, 2025

House

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