2019 House Bill 4378

Exempt anonymous sexual misconduct lawsuits from Freedom of Information Act

Introduced in the House

March 14, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Kristy Pagan (D-21)

To exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act the identity of individuals who are proceeding anonymously in a lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct, as allowed under Michigan law if a judge approves.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Aug. 27, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 4, 2019

Passed in the House 109 to 0

Received in the Senate

Sept. 10, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Dec. 9, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.