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SB 113

Crimes: embezzlement; embezzlement from vulnerable adults and the estates of vulnerable adults; provide penalties and steps for property recovery. Amends sec. 174a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.174a).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sarah Anthony and 6 co-sponsors

SB 113 enhances Michigan penalties for embezzling from vulnerable adults and their estates while establishing property recovery procedures to better protect seniors and dependent individuals from financial exploitation.

referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Bill Summary · SB 113

Legislative bill overview

SB 113 amends Michigan's embezzlement law to specifically address crimes committed against vulnerable adults and their estates, establishing enhanced penalties and procedures for property recovery. The bill strengthens protections for elderly and dependent populations by creating specialized legal consequences for those who unlawfully take their money or property.

Why is this important

Vulnerable adults—including seniors and those with cognitive or physical disabilities—are disproportionately targeted by financial exploitation and embezzlement, often by trusted caregivers or family members. Enhanced penalties and recovery mechanisms provide stronger deterrents and better legal tools to restore stolen assets and hold perpetrators accountable.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition scope: The bill's definition of "vulnerable adult" may be narrow or broad depending on final language, potentially affecting who receives these enhanced protections
  • Penalty severity: Enhanced penalties could be viewed as either necessary protection or potentially excessive depending on one's perspective on sentencing policy
  • Burden of proof: Establishing that a defendant knew or should have known a victim was vulnerable may create prosecutorial challenges or defenses in unclear cases

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

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