This bill amends the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure by updating section 16t of chapter XVII, which pertains to various felonies outlined in chapter 750 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. The amendments include the addition of new categories and classifications for specific offenses, such as the knowing possession of ransomware, conspiracy to unjustly commit a person to a state hospital, and various false reporting crimes that can result in different levels of injury or damage. The bill also introduces new classifications for offenses related to money laundering, gang activities, and cyberbullying, specifying the penalties associated with each.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that it will take effect 90 days after being enacted into law and includes a provision that it will not take effect unless Senate Bill No. 1167 of the 103rd Legislature is also enacted. This ensures that the changes made by this bill are contingent upon the passage of related legislation, thereby coordinating the legal framework surrounding these criminal offenses.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 777.16