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 a new category for violations of the Mineral Rights Protection Act, expanding the scope of crimes for which property forfeiture may be sought. The bill also clarifies the definition of "person" to include disqualified persons as defined in the Mineral Rights Protection Act, ensuring that all relevant parties are encompassed within the legal framework.

Additionally, the bill introduces new legal language that emphasizes the importance of addressing unlawful activities and their consequences, such as the forfeiture of property linked to these crimes. It specifies that "instrumentality of a crime" refers to property that materially contributes to the commission of a crime, and it defines "substituted proceeds of a crime" as property obtained through the sale or exchange of crime proceeds. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of House Bill No. 4275, indicating a coordinated legislative effort to address these issues comprehensively.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 600.4701