Michigan SB0427 revises remedies for violations of the Open Meetings Act, including awarding court costs and attorney fees.

Michigan SB0427 amends the Open Meetings Act to revise remedies for violations. It allows the attorney general, county prosecuting attorney, or any person to commence a civil action for declaratory judgment, mandamus, or injunctive relief if a public body violates the act. Successful plaintiffs can recover court costs and attorney fees if the court finds the public body has not complied with the act on prior occasions, intended to limit public rights, or if the violation was of significant public interest.

Michigan SB0427 revises remedies for violations of the Open Meetings Act, including awarding court costs and attorney fees.

Michigan SB0427 amends the Open Meetings Act to revise remedies for violations. It allows the attorney general, county prosecuting attorney, or any person to commence a civil action for declaratory judgment, mandamus, or injunctive relief if a public body violates the act. Successful plaintiffs can recover court costs and attorney fees if the court finds the public body has not complied with the act on prior occasions, intended to limit public rights, or if the violation was of significant public interest.