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MI HB5921

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/2/2018

Primary Sponsor

Bronna Kahle

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan Penal Code Section 257 to modernize language regarding sworn certificates used as evidence in forgery and counterfeiting prosecutions
  • Expands authorized signatories to include officers, employees, or agents of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Department of Homeland Security, or Secret Service who are authorized to sign sworn certificates (replaces reference to "treasurer of the United States")
  • Allows sworn certificates to be admitted as evidence to prove that forged or counterfeit notes, certificates, bills of credit, or securities are fraudulent in prosecutions involving federal or state currency and securities
  • Changes operative language from "shall" to "must" for grammatical consistency with modern drafting standards
  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Crimes; forgery; provision related to sworn certificates made evidence; modify. Amends sec. 257 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.257).

Crimes: forgery

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/02/2018

5/3/2018

Committee Referrals

Financial Services5/2/2018

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