Bill > HB4714

This bill amends the Michigan Compiled Laws to modify sentencing guidelines for various insurance-related fraudulent acts, specifically updating the classification and maximum sentence lengths for different types of insurance code violations. The bill changes the sentencing classifications for several sections of the insurance code, including fraudulent insurance acts under section 500.4511, which now includes multiple subsections (2-5) with varying severity levels ranging from Class E to Class B offenses. The maximum sentences for these offenses are adjusted, with some increasing (such as the section 500.4511(4) violation changing from a 10-year maximum to a 15-year maximum) and others being newly added (like the new Class B offense with a 20-year maximum). The bill also removes some previous entries, such as the section 500.1325(3) violation related to misrepresenting financial conditions. Importantly, the bill is tied to House Bill 4716, meaning it will only take effect if that companion bill is also enacted into law. These changes are part of a broader effort to refine and standardize sentencing guidelines for insurance-related fraudulent activities in Michigan.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4714