2025 Senate Bill 113

Crimes: embezzlement; embezzlement from vulnerable adults and the estates of vulnerable adults; provide penalties and steps for property recovery.

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 174a (MCL 750.174a), as amended by 2013 PA 34.

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The bill amends Michigan's penal code to enhance penalties for exploiting vulnerable adults, detailing specific fines and imprisonment terms based on the value of the exploited assets, and mandates reporting violations to the Department of Health and Human Services.

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 27, 2025

Introduced by Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-12) and six co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Sarah Anthony (D-21), Jeff Irwin (D-15), Veronica Klinefelt (D-11), Rosemary Bayer (D-13), Sue Shink (D-14) and Mary Cavanagh (D-6)

Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety