Civil rights: public records; fees related to freedom of information act requests; limit. Amends secs. 3 & 4 of 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.233 & 15.234).

Michigan Senate Bill 1180, introduced by Senator Roger Victory on September 22, 2026, aims to limit fees associated with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Specifically, it proposes amendments to sections 3 and 4 of 1976 Public Act 442 (MCL 15.233 & 15.234), which govern the fees that public bodies can charge when fulfilling FOIA requests. The bill seeks to make public records more accessible by reducing the financial burden on individuals and organizations requesting information. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/MI/bill/SB1180/2025?utm_source=openai))

MI SB1180 is a senate bill in the Michigan 103rd Legislature, sponsored by Roger Victory (R), currently “Introduced” since September 22, 2026.

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While specific media coverage on Michigan Senate Bill 1180 is currently unavailable, limiting fees for FOIA requests is generally viewed positively by transparency advocates and the public. Such measures can enhance government accountability and ensure that citizens have easier access to public information.

Although there is no direct media coverage of Michigan Senate Bill 1180, some concerns may arise regarding the potential financial impact on public bodies. Reducing fees could lead to increased administrative costs for processing requests, which might be a point of contention for government agencies.