MI SB1577

Adds felony offenses related to welfare fraud, charitable solicitations violations, Medicaid fraud, and adult foster care licensing to Michigan's sentencing guidelines framework under MCL 777.14a

Establishes sentencing classifications and statutory maximums for Medicaid fraud offenses including false statements, kickbacks, false claims, and conspiracy (Class D through G felonies with 4-10 year maximums)

Adds sentencing guidelines for adult foster care violations including operating unlicensed facilities and maintaining operations after licensure refusal (Class F and H felonies with 2-5 year maximums)

Includes welfare fraud offense for obtaining over $500 by failure to inform (Class H felony, 4-year maximum) and charitable organizations solicitation violations (Class E felony, 5-year maximum)

Act is contingent on Senate Bill 1528 being enacted into law; effective date of March 30, 2011