2023 House Bill 5194

Crimes: definitions; definition of racketeering; include insurance fraud.

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 159g (MCL 750.159g), as amended by 2022 PA 174.

AI Analysis – Experimental

The bill expands the definition of "racketeering" to include a broader range of offenses committed for financial gain.

Introduced in the House

Oct. 24, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Mike Harris (R-52) and 21 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Brenda Carter (D-53), Helena Scott (D-7), Robert Bezotte (R-50), Kelly Breen (D-21), Kevin Coleman (D-25), Lori Stone (D-13), Amos O’Neal (D-94), Cynthia Neeley (D-70), Stephanie Young (D-16), Kara Hope (D-74), Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Jim Haadsma (D-44), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Nancy DeBoer (R-86), Felicia Brabec (D-33), Tyrone Carter (D-1), Jasper Martus (D-69), John Fitzgerald (D-83), Joseph Aragona (R-60), Kimberly Edwards (D-12) and Abraham Aiyash (D-9)

Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services

May 16, 2024

Reported with substitute H-1

June 25, 2024

Substitute H-1 concurred in by voice vote

Passed in the House 106 to 4 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Jimmie Wilson (D-32)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

June 26, 2024

Referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection