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MI HB5461
Bill
Status
12/31/2012
Primary Sponsor
Andrea LaFontaine
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AI Summary
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Amends the Michigan sentencing guidelines (MCL 777.14c) to add unemployment compensation fraud offenses under Chapter 421 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
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Establishes sentencing classifications and maximum penalties for 14 unemployment compensation fraud felonies, ranging from Class G (5-10 year maximums) to Class H (1-2 year maximums).
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Covers fraud offenses including false statements, misrepresentations, failure to comply with rules, embezzlement, and conspiracy related to unemployment benefits, with penalties varying by loss amount.
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Specific offense of knowing false statement or representation or failure to disclose material fact involving $3,500 to $25,000 is classified as Class H with a 1-year maximum penalty.
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Took effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State on December 27, 2012.
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of unemployment compensation fraud involving a knowing false misrepresentation of $3,500.00 to $25,000.00; enact. Amends sec. 14c, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.14c).
Criminal procedure, sentencing guidelines
Last Action
Assigned Pa 477'12 With Immediate Effect 2012 Addenda
12/31/2012