MI HB4472

Expands Michigan's embezzlement statute to include "elder adults" (persons 80 years of age or older) as protected victims alongside existing vulnerable adults.

Permits consecutive sentencing for embezzlement violations with any other crime arising from the same transaction, broadening from prior language limiting consecutive sentences to certain felony thresholds.

Changes sentencing language from "shall" to "must" and clarifies prior conviction handling to exclude certain lower-level convictions from enhancing sentences at higher felony tiers.

Modifies reporting requirements to align with the Social Welfare Act's mandatory reporting provisions for persons required to report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adults.

Maintains existing penalty structure ranging from 93-day misdemeanor for amounts under $200 to 20-year felony for amounts of $100,000 or more, with enhanced penalties for repeat offenders.