Courts: reporters or recorders; prohibited conduct of court reporter, court recorder, stenomask reporter, or owner of firm; modify. Amends sec. 1491 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1491).

This bill updates Michigan laws to regulate the conduct of court reporters, recorders, stenomask operators, and the owners of their firms. It prohibits these professionals from entering financial relationships that could compromise their impartiality and requires them to disclose all fees to every party involved in a deposition before a blanket contract is signed. The legislation also bans giving incentives to attorneys or clients, limits the price charged for transcript copies to two-thirds of the original cost, and forbids extra charges for electronic transmission or remote depositions unless the non-scheduling party consents in writing.