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MI HB4103

Bill

Status

Passed

12/31/2019

Primary Sponsor

Vanessa Guerra

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan's penal code definition section (MCL 750.157m) to include cryptocurrency and distributed ledger technology in credit card and financial transaction device provisions.

  • Expands the definition of "financial transaction device" to explicitly include access methods using cryptocurrency or distributed ledger technology, treating them similarly to traditional credit and debit cards.

  • Adds definitions for "cryptocurrency" (digital currency using encryption techniques operating independently of a central bank) and "distributed ledger technology" (including blockchain protocols with shared, replicated ledgers).

  • Extends existing credit card fraud and theft statutes to cover offenses involving cryptocurrency and blockchain-based payment systems and accounts.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment (effective date: March 19, 2020).

Legislative Description

Crimes; credit cards; crimes involving credit cards; include cryptocurrency and distributed ledger technology in definition section of credit chapter in penal code. Amends sec. 157m of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.157m).

Crimes: penalties

Last Action

Assigned Pa 175'19

12/31/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Public Safety4/10/2019
Judiciary3/13/2019
Financial Services1/29/2019

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