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MI HB6253

Bill

Status

Engrossed

12/5/2018

Primary Sponsor

Klint Kesto

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expands embezzlement statute to include cryptocurrency as "money or personal property" that can be embezzled under Michigan Penal Code Section 174.

  • Defines cryptocurrency as digital currency using encryption techniques to regulate generation of units and verify transfer of funds, operating independently of a central bank.

  • Maintains existing embezzlement penalties based on value of property embezzled, ranging from misdemeanor (under $200) to felony (various tiers up to 20 years imprisonment for $100,000 or more).

  • Adds enhanced sentencing provisions allowing consecutive imprisonment for felony embezzlement when victim is a nonprofit/charitable organization, person age 60+, or vulnerable adult.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Crimes; embezzlement; crimes involving embezzlement; include cryptocurrency in definitions in embezzlement section in penal code. Amends sec. 174 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.174).

Crimes: penalties

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Judiciary

12/6/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/6/2018
Law And Justice6/12/2018

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