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MI HB4599
MI HB4599Crimes: organized; gift card fraud; provide for. Amends 2012 PA 455 (MCL 752.1081 - 752.1087) by adding sec. 3a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4598'25
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Introduced
06/10/2025
06/10/2025
In Committee
09/11/2025
09/11/2025
Crossed Over
09/09/2025
09/09/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 2012 PA 455, entitled"Organized retail crime act,"(MCL 752.1081 to 752.1087) by adding section 3a.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Organized Retail Crime Act by adding definitions related to gift card fraud, providing clarity on key terms for law enforcement and legal purposes. Specifically, the bill defines four key terms: "gift card" (which includes both physical and digital cards that are activated or inactivated), "gift card redemption information" (unique identifying details that allow a cardholder to access or spend funds), "issuer" (the person or agent who creates the gift card), and "seller" (a merchant who sells gift cards to consumers). These definitions will help establish a clear legal framework for understanding and potentially prosecuting gift card-related crimes. The bill will take effect 90 days after its enactment and is tied to the passage of House Bill 4598, meaning it will only become law if that companion bill is also enacted. The primary purpose appears to be creating a more precise legal language around gift cards to support potential future enforcement actions related to gift card fraud.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (52)
Samantha Steckloff (D)*,
Joe Aragona (R),
Noah Arbit (D),
Brian BeGole (R),
Timmy Beson (R),
Matthew Bierlein (R),
Karl Bohnak (R),
Kelly Breen (D),
Erin Byrnes (D),
Brenda Carter (D),
Tyrone Carter (D),
Jay DeBoyer (R),
Emily Dievendorf (D),
John Fitzgerald (D),
Morgan Foreman (D),
Steve Frisbie (R),
Carol Glanville (D),
Phil Green (R),
Mike Harris (R),
Kara Hope (D),
Jason Hoskins (D),
Matt Koleszar (D),
Tom Kunse (R),
Rylee Linting (R),
Matt Longjohn (D),
Jaz Martus (D),
Mike McFall (D),
Luke Meerman (R),
Denise Mentzer (D),
Jason Morgan (D),
Mike Mueller (R),
Cynthia Neeley (D),
Jerry Neyer (R),
Amos O'Neal (D),
Pat Outman (R),
Laurie Pohutsky (D),
David Prestin (R),
Carrie Rheingans (D),
Angela Rigas (R),
Ron Robinson (R),
Julie Rogers (D),
J.R. Roth (R),
Kathy Schmaltz (R),
Bill Schuette (R),
Brad Slagh (R),
Joseph Tate (D),
Mark Tisdel (R),
Regina Weiss (D),
Jimmie Wilson (D),
Angela Witwer (D),
Stephen Wooden (D),
Doug Wozniak (R),
Last Action
Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety (14:00:00 12/3/2025 Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building 201 Townsend St, Lansing, M) (on 12/03/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4599 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL IN COMMITTEE | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/2025-SFA-4598-G.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billengrossed/House/htm/2025-HEBH-4599.htm |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Reported from Committee | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4598-KG471NWJ.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Introduced | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4598-ZWG6J248.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-4599.htm |
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