The bill amends the Michigan Penal Code by updating the definition of "racketeering" in section 159g. It expands the scope of offenses that qualify as racketeering activities by including a variety of felony violations and other offenses related to financial gain, such as welfare fraud, Medicaid fraud, and various forms of fraud and violence. Notably, the bill adds specific references to embezzlement from vulnerable adults and includes a broader range of crimes, such as human trafficking, identity theft, and organized retail crime.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that offenses committed in other states that are substantially similar to the listed violations will also be considered racketeering activities. The new legal language emphasizes the seriousness of these crimes and aims to strengthen the legal framework for prosecuting racketeering in Michigan. The amendments will take effect 90 days after the bill is enacted into law.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 750.159