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MI HB4326

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2009

Primary Sponsor

Larry DeShazor

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

HB 4326 Summary

  • Amends Michigan Penal Code Section 159g to expand the definition of "racketeering" to include additional criminal offenses committed for financial gain.

  • Adds violations of the Identity Theft Protection Act (2004 PA 452) and internet/computer crimes (Section 145d) as racketeering offenses.

  • Includes existing racketeering offenses such as tobacco tax violations, drug trafficking, securities fraud, embezzlement, robbery, money laundering, and terrorism.

  • Expands racketeering definition to encompass substantially similar offenses under federal law and laws of other states.

  • Takes effect January 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Crimes; definitions; definition of racketeering; expand to include identity theft and computer crimes. Amends sec. 159g of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.159g).

Crimes, identity theft

Last Action

Placed On Order Of General Orders

11/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/18/2009

Full Bill Text

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