2025 Senate Bill 129

Civil rights: open meetings; remote meeting participation of certain public body members with disabilities; provide for.

A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2023 PA 214.

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AI Analysis – Experimental

The legislation amends the Open Meetings Act to allow electronic meetings for specific public bodies and under certain conditions, including accommodations for members with disabilities, while ensuring public access and participation.

Introduced in the Senate

March 6, 2025

Introduced by Sen. Sean McCann (D-19) and 9 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Sarah Anthony (D-21), Stephanie Chang (D-3), Rosemary Bayer (D-13), Veronica Klinefelt (D-11), Dayna Polehanki (D-5), Sue Shink (D-14), Paul Wojno (D-10), John Cherry (D-27) and Mallory McMorrow (D-8)

Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety

March 19, 2025

Reported without amendment

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

April 16, 2025

Reported without amendment

April 17, 2025

Passed in the Senate 20 to 16 (details)

Received in the House

April 17, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations