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MI HB5148
Bill
Status
6/25/2009
Primary Sponsor
Lesia Liss
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AI Summary
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Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure (1927 PA 175) to add eight insurance-related felonies to Chapter XVII sentencing guidelines, including offenses under MCL 500.1325, 500.1371, 500.1505, 500.2026b, 500.4511, 500.5252, 500.7034, and 500.8197.
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Establishes sentencing categories and maximum sentences for insurance crimes ranging from Class C to Class H offenses, with statutory maximums from 2 to 15 years depending on the offense severity.
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Includes a provision for insurance company presidents or CEOs who knowingly create an environment leading to systemic denial of claims, classified as a Class F felony with a 4-year maximum sentence.
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Makes the amendment contingent upon the enactment of House Bills 4244, 4844, 5020, 5145, 5146, 5147, 5150, and 5151 in the 95th Legislature.
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guideline for crime of knowingly creating, fostering, or encouraging an environment that leads to systemic wrongful denial of claims; implement. Amends sec. 15a, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.15a).
Insurance, unfair trade practices
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Economic Development And Regulatory Reform
8/26/2009