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MI HB4107

Bill

Status

Passed

12/31/2019

Primary Sponsor

Diana Farrington

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends MCL 750.411j to add "cryptocurrency" to the definition of "monetary instrument" in Michigan's money laundering statutes.

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

  • Expands the scope of financial transactions and proceeds subject to money laundering laws to include cryptocurrency transactions.

  • Effective date is 90 days after enactment (March 19, 2020).

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

Assigned Pa 171'19

12/31/2019

Committee Referrals

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

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