Legislature: legislative agencies; office of legislative corrections ombudsman; expand powers and duties. Amends secs. 7, 11, 12, 13 & 14 of 1975 PA 46 (MCL 4.357 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5920'26

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The bill adds new rules for how the ombudsman must notify complainants, consult with the department before publishing criticism, and report on its activities. It also protects prisoners, advocates, families and staff from retaliation for filing complaints. The changes only become law if companion bill HB 5920 is enacted.

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