The bill amends Section 301 of the Michigan Penal Code, which addresses the acceptance of money or valuable items contingent on the outcome of a race, contest, or uncertain event. The new language specifies that individuals who take or accept such items, whether on their own behalf or as agents or employees, are guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to one year or a fine of up to $5,000. The bill clarifies that this prohibition does not apply to certain transactions that meet specific criteria, such as being incidental to a social relationship and having a maximum wager limit of $25.

Additionally, the bill outlines several conditions under which the exceptions apply, including limitations on the number of participants, the nature of the transaction, and the location where it occurs. These provisions aim to differentiate between casual social wagering and more formal gambling activities, thereby providing clarity on what constitutes illegal gambling under Michigan law.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 750.301