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This bill amends Michigan's legal definition of "racketeering" to explicitly include embezzlement from a vulnerable adult as a racketeering offense. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision (section 174a) to the existing list of criminal activities that constitute racketeering, which already includes numerous other offenses such as fraud, drug-related crimes, welfare fraud, and various financial crimes. The bill expands the definition to ensure that embezzling money or property from vulnerable adults is considered a racketeering activity, which likely carries enhanced legal penalties and allows for more comprehensive prosecution of such crimes. The amendment takes effect 90 days after being enacted into law, and it builds upon Michigan's existing comprehensive legal framework for defining and prosecuting racketeering offenses. By including embezzlement from vulnerable adults, the bill aims to provide additional legal protection for a population that may be more susceptible to financial exploitation.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0112