The bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (1976 PA 442) by introducing new definitions and clarifications related to cybersecurity and public records. Key insertions include definitions for "cybersecurity assessment," "cybersecurity incident," "cybersecurity plan," "cybersecurity vulnerability," and "field name," which aim to enhance the understanding of cybersecurity-related terms within the context of public records. Additionally, the bill specifies that "legislator" refers to members of the state senate or house of representatives, and it clarifies the definition of "public body" to include various governmental entities while excluding certain legislative agencies and the judiciary.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the definition of "public record" to exclude personal notes taken by members of a public body, provided they are not circulated or used for official purposes. It also expands the definition of "writing" to encompass modern storage methods, including cloud storage and quantum networks. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill No. 2 of the 103rd Legislature and is set to take effect on January 1 of the first odd-numbered year following its enactment.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 15.232
As Passed by the Senate: 15.232