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MI HB4274
MI HB4274Criminal procedure: forfeiture; mineral rights acquired by certain foreign entities; make subject to forfeiture procedures. Amends sec. 4701 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.4701). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4275'25
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Introduced
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
In Committee
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled"Revised judicature act of 1961,"by amending section 4701 (MCL 600.4701), as amended by 2018 PA 284.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing forfeiture law to expand the definition of "crime" to include violations of the newly proposed Mineral Rights Protection Act. The bill adds a new provision (xi) to the list of criminal offenses that can trigger property forfeiture, specifically targeting violations related to mineral rights. It also modifies the definition of "person" to explicitly include "disqualified persons" as defined in the Mineral Rights Protection Act, which would potentially broaden the scope of entities subject to forfeiture procedures. The bill is tie-barred, meaning it will only take effect if House Bill 4275 is also enacted into law. The changes aim to provide legal mechanisms for forfeiting property or rights associated with violations of mineral rights regulations, enhancing the state's ability to enforce protections against potentially inappropriate mineral rights acquisitions or uses.
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Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/20/2025 (on 03/25/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4274 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-4274.htm |
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