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MI SB1065

Bill

Status

Engrossed

9/28/2022

Primary Sponsor

Dan Lauwers

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Origin

Senate

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Replaces "crane game" definition with broader "redemption game machine" definition to include crane games, pusher games, and other skill-based amusement devices that award prizes.

  • Increases maximum prize wholesale value from $3.75 to $500.00 per redemption game machine play, allowing players to win multiple prizes and accumulate coupons up to $500.00.

  • Authorizes gift cards and stored value cards as redeemable prizes, with individual card value capped at $500.00 and limited to 8 gift card machines per location.

  • Removes previous criminal penalties specific to crane games (felony charges and confiscation procedures) and replaces with misdemeanor penalties (up to 1 year imprisonment or $20,000 fine) for violations of redemption game machine rules.

  • Adds detailed definition of "some element of skill" including learned competency, strategy, eye-hand coordination, and technical proficiency, and establishes enforcement authority for the Attorney General and private civil actions.

Legislative Description

Gaming: other; redemption games allowed under penal code; revise. Amends secs. 303 & 310b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.303 & 750.310b).

Crimes: gambling

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Regulatory Reform

9/28/2022

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform9/28/2022
Regulatory Reform5/26/2022

Full Bill Text

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