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MI HB4115
MI HB4115Occupations: pawnbrokers; civil sanctions for violation of allowable rate of interest charged by pawnbrokers; prescribe. Amends title & sec. 18 of 1917 PA 273 (MCL 446.218). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4116'25
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Introduced
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
In Committee
04/15/2025
04/15/2025
Crossed Over
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1917 PA 273, entitled"An act to regulate and license pawnbrokers that conduct business in this state; to provide for the disposition of allegedly misappropriated property in the possession of pawnbrokers; to provide remedies and prescribe penalties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain local governmental units and state agencies,"by amending the title and section 18 (MCL 446.218), the title as amended by 2018 PA 345.
AI Summary
This bill amends Michigan's existing pawnbroker regulation law by modifying the penalties for violations. Previously, individuals who violated the pawnbroker regulations could be charged with a misdemeanor and face potential jail time between 10 days and 3 months, along with a fine. The new bill introduces a significant change by adding a specific civil penalty for charging interest rates above the legally prescribed rate: violators can now be subject to a civil fine of up to $5,000.00, which can be pursued by either the county prosecutor or the state attorney general. The bill maintains the existing criminal misdemeanor provisions for other types of violations, which can result in imprisonment and/or a fine ranging from $250.00 to $1,000.00. Notably, the bill is tied to another piece of legislation (House Bill 4116) and will only take effect if that companion bill is also enacted into law. This change appears aimed at providing more specific and potentially more enforceable penalties for pawnbrokers who exceed legal interest rate limits, offering a clear civil mechanism for addressing such violations.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Joe Aragona (R)*,
Matthew Bierlein (R),
Peter Herzberg (D),
Tullio Liberati (D),
Matt Maddock (R),
Reggie Miller (D),
Ron Robinson (R),
Will Snyder (D),
Alicia St. Germaine (R),
Jimmie Wilson (D),
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Finance, Insurance, And Consumer Protection (on 04/15/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4115 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billengrossed/House/htm/2025-HEBH-4115.htm |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Reported from Committee | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4115-GL49JSYK.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Introduced | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4115-645RXJYZ.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-4115.htm |
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