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SB 890

Consumer protection: identity theft; references to identity theft protection act in Michigan penal code; revise. Amends sec. 159g of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.159g).

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Rosemary Bayer

SB 890 updates Michigan criminal code references to the identity theft protection act to ensure accurate legal citations and stronger consumer fraud prosecution.

referred to Committee on Government Operations
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Bill Summary · SB 890

Legislative bill overview

SB 890 amends Michigan's penal code (specifically MCL 750.159g) to update references to the identity theft protection act. The bill modernizes existing identity theft statutes by revising outdated or incorrect citations within the criminal code framework.

Why is this important

Identity theft is a growing consumer problem affecting thousands of Michigan residents annually. Ensuring that penal code references accurately point to current identity theft protection statutes helps law enforcement properly prosecute crimes and helps courts apply correct legal standards, ultimately strengthening consumer protection mechanisms.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of changes unclear: Without the bill text, it's unclear whether this is a simple technical fix or substantive rewrite that could alter penalties or protections
  • Definition alignment: Updates to statutory references must align with actual identity theft definitions; misalignment could create prosecution loopholes
  • Implementation timeline: If references change, law enforcement and prosecutors need clear guidance on application to ongoing cases

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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