Consumer protection: identity theft; references to identity theft protection act in code of criminal procedure; update. Amends sec. 10c, ch. II of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 762.10c). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0360'25
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Overview
This bill updates Michigan law regarding identity theft prosecution. It clarifies that conduct prohibited under the Identity Theft Protection Act and other specified Michigan laws can be prosecuted in the jurisdiction where the offense occurred, where the illegally used information was obtained, or where the victim resides. If a person is charged with multiple violations of the Identity Theft Protection Act, any of the relevant jurisdictions can prosecute all of the violations. The bill is contingent on the passage of Senate Bill 360.
Key provisions
- Expands the jurisdictions where identity theft offenses can be prosecuted.
- Specifically includes the Identity Theft Protection Act (2004 PA 452) as a prosecutable law.
- Lists several other Michigan laws that can be prosecuted in connection with identity theft.
- Allows prosecution in multiple jurisdictions if a person is charged with multiple violations of the Identity Theft Protection Act.
- Requires Senate Bill 360 to be enacted for this bill to take effect.
Who is affected
- Victims of identity theft
- Law enforcement agencies
- Prosecutors
- Individuals accused of identity theft
Notable changes
- Updates the jurisdictional rules for prosecuting identity theft offenses.
- Explicitly references the Identity Theft Protection Act as a prosecutable law.
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