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MI HB6254

Bill

Status

Engrossed

12/5/2018

Primary Sponsor

Diana Farrington

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

HB-6254 Summary

  • Amends the Michigan Penal Code Section 411j to add "cryptocurrency" as a defined term in money laundering and financial crime statutes.

  • Defines cryptocurrency as digital currency using encryption techniques to regulate unit generation and verify fund transfers, operating independently of a central bank.

  • Expands the definition of "monetary instrument" to explicitly include cryptocurrency, making it subject to money laundering and financial transaction laws.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Crimes; definitions; definition of cryptocurrency in money laundering definition section of penal code; provide for. Amends sec. 411j of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.411j).

Crimes: definitions

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Judiciary

12/6/2018

Committee Referrals

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

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