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SB 340

Law enforcement: records; reference to the law enforcement officer separation of service record act in the Bullard-Plawecki employee right to know act; update and include release of provisional service records. Amends secs. 7 & 9 of 1978 PA 397 (MCL 423.507 & 423.509). TIE BAR WITH: SB 339'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sarah Anthony and 10 co-sponsors

Michigan bill expands law enforcement personnel record disclosures to include provisional service records, affecting officer transparency and employer documentation requirements.

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Bill Summary · SB 340

Legislative bill overview

SB 340 amends Michigan's Bullard-Plawecki employee right-to-know act to update references to law enforcement officer separation records and expand the types of records that can be released to include "provisional service records." The bill modifies how police officers can access their personnel files and what information employers must disclose upon separation from service.

Why is this important

Law enforcement personnel files contain sensitive information about disciplinary actions, complaints, and performance evaluations. This bill affects the transparency balance between officers' rights to access their own records and public/employer access to those same records. The addition of "provisional service records" could significantly expand what information becomes available during or after an officer's employment ends.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition clarity: "Provisional service records" is not defined in the bill summary, creating uncertainty about what documents qualify and potential for broad or narrow interpretation
  • Disclosure implications: Expanding record release may expose officers to greater scrutiny but could also increase accountability and transparency in disciplinary matters
  • Tie-bar dependency: The bill's effects are unclear without reviewing SB 339, making independent evaluation difficult; changes in one bill directly impact the other's application

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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