The bill amends Section 159g of the Michigan Penal Code to provide a more comprehensive definition of "racketeering." It specifies various offenses that constitute racketeering activities, including violations related to tobacco taxes, environmental protection, controlled substances, welfare fraud, Medicaid fraud, gaming, liquor control, securities fraud, and more. Notably, the bill introduces new categories of offenses, such as fraudulent insurance acts and organized retail crime, while also updating existing language to reflect current legal standards.

Additionally, the bill makes several deletions and modifications to streamline the definition of racketeering. For instance, it removes references to certain sections and consolidates others, ensuring clarity and precision in the legal language. The changes aim to enhance the enforcement of laws against racketeering by clearly outlining the types of criminal activities that fall under this definition. The bill is set to take effect 90 days after it is enacted into law.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 750.159