The bill amends the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 by updating the definition of "crime" to include additional offenses related to environmental protection, Medicaid fraud, antitrust violations, and securities violations, among others. Notably, it adds violations of the Mineral Rights Protection Act to the list of offenses that can lead to property forfeiture. The bill also clarifies that the term "person" includes disqualified persons as defined in the Mineral Rights Protection Act when such violations occur.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new definitions and clarifications regarding terms such as "instrumentality of a crime," "proceeds of a crime," and "willful blindness." These changes aim to enhance the legal framework surrounding property forfeiture in connection with various criminal activities. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of House Bill No. 4275.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 600.4701