Civil rights: public records; disclosure of certain information without a warrant; prohibit. Creates new act.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill restricts how Michigan government agencies can share personal information. It requires agencies to verify that anyone requesting information is not using it to enforce federal immigration law, and prohibits disclosure unless a valid warrant is presented. The bill also mandates reporting on requests for such information to the Attorney General and the legislature.
Key provisions
- Requires government entities to verify the purpose of requests for personal information.
- Prohibits disclosure of personal information for federal immigration enforcement without a warrant.
- Mandates a statement under penalty of perjury regarding the intended use of the information.
- Requires government entities to report data on requests for immigration-related information annually.
- Establishes a process for government entities to restrict future information sharing with individuals who misuse data.
- Defines key terms like ‘government entity,’ ‘personal information,’ and ‘person’ for the purpose of the act.
- Sets a deadline for government entities to submit reports to the Attorney General and legislature.
Who is affected
- State and local government agencies
- Individuals requesting personal information
- Federal immigration enforcement agencies
- Law enforcement agencies
- The public
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