MI HB6249

Amends the definition of "gift" under Michigan's political activity regulation law to exclude tickets or offers of free or reduced-price attendance to charity events where the primary purpose is raising money for tax-exempt nonprofit organizations under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3).

Excludes charity event tickets from gift restrictions only if the organizing event sponsor makes the offer or the taxable value of the full-priced ticket does not exceed the monetary threshold established under section 19a.

Clarifies technical language throughout the statute by replacing "person's" with "individual's," specifying particular sections of the banking code and motor vehicle sales finance act, and improving statutory cross-references.

Expands the existing legal defense fund exception by explicitly citing the 2008 PA 288 Legal Defense Fund Act (MCL 15.521 to 15.539) and clarifying that contributions to registered legal defense funds are excluded from gift restrictions.