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MI SB0358

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

12/27/2012

Primary Sponsor

Steven Bieda

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "racketeering" in Michigan's criminal code to include animal fighting as a predicate offense
  • Adds violation of section 49 concerning animal fighting to the list of offenses that can constitute racketeering activity when committed for financial gain
  • Effective immediately upon approval by the Governor on December 12, 2012
  • Applies to racketeering charges involving committing, attempting, conspiring to commit, or aiding/abetting animal fighting offenses
  • Incorporates animal fighting violations into Michigan's existing racketeering statute alongside other serious felonies like controlled substance violations, fraud, and weapons offenses

Legislative Description

Crimes; animals; racketeering statute; include animal fighting as predicate offense. Amends sec. 159g of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.159g).

Crimes, animals

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0351'12 With Immediate Effect

12/27/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary9/7/2011
Government Operations5/12/2011
Judiciary5/4/2011

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