Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5247: Civil rights: public records; limited access to public records; provide for incarcerated individuals. Amends secs. 1, 2, 3 & 5 of 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.231 et seq.).

In committee Last action November 13, 2025: bill electronically reproduced 11/12/2025

Plain-language summary

HB 5247 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on November 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Civil rights: public records; limited access to public records; provide for incarcerated individuals. Amends secs. 1, 2, 3 & 5 of 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.231 et seq.). Primary sponsor: Stephanie Young (Democratic). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 13, 2025): bill electronically reproduced 11/12/2025.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Stephanie Young (Democratic). 15 co-sponsors.