Civil rights: open meetings; the children trust Michigan state board; allow to meet remotely under the open meetings act. Amends sec. 3a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4807’25
Key claim: Michigan amended the Open Meetings Act to allow the Children Trust Michigan state board to meet remotely.
Abstract
(HB4808 · 103rd Legislature) Civil rights: open meetings; the children trust Michigan state board; allow to meet remotely under the open meetings act. Amends sec. 3a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4807’25 Sponsor: Rep. Bryan Posthumus ® + 7 co-sponsors Latest vote: House Third Reading: Roll Call #321 — 100-5 (passed, 2026-07-03) Latest action (2026-07-29): Assigned Pa 63’26 With Immediate Effect
Why this matters
Remote-meeting authority under the Open Meetings Act shapes how the Children Trust Michigan state board conducts oversight of Trust Fund disbursements and child abuse prevention grantmaking. Extending this procedural flexibility to the board can affect member participation and public access, without changing substantive benefits or coverage.