Crimes: larceny; use of a computer or similar technology to program a key code for automobile theft; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends sec. 116 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.116).
This bill amends Michigan's penal code to specifically address the use of technology for automobile theft. It makes it a felony punishable by up to five years in prison for anyone who possesses tools or electronic devices designed to unlock or start a vehicle with the intent to steal it. The law further increases the penalty to up to ten years if the offender is part of a criminal organization targeting multiple vehicles. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that previously issued keys or cards belonging to the lawful owner are not considered prohibited tools under this statute.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2024
House Passage
May 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
Signed into Law
Jul 2024
Introduced Oct 19, 2023
Signed Jul 30, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 26, 2024 · House May 1, 2024
How they voted
38–0
Passed
Total votes 38
Jun 26, 2024
D
Democratic20
100% Yea
R
Republican18
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
26
Key actions
7
Committee
7
Amendments
1
Jul 30, 2024
Introduced
filed with Secretary of State 07/23/2024 11:52 AM
lower
Jul 30, 2024
Signed into law
approved by the Governor 07/23/2024 09:52 AM
lower
Jun 26, 2024
Introduced
returned from Senate without amendment with immediate effect and full title
lower
Jun 26, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 296 YEAS 38 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 0 NOT VOTING 0
upper
Jun 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT(S)
upper
Jun 25, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
upper
Jun 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT
upper
May 2, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
upper
May 1, 2024
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call # 50 Yeas 88 Nays 17 Excused 0 Not Voting 5
lower
Mar 13, 2024
Lower · Passed
substitute (H-2) adopted
lower
Mar 12, 2024
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Mar 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation with substitute (H-2)
lower
Oct 19, 2023
Committee
referred to Committee on Criminal Justice
lower
Oct 19, 2023
Introduced
introduced by Representative Denise Mentzer
lower
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Denise Mentzer
DDemocratic
Co
Alabas Farhat
DDemocratic
Co
Brian BeGole
RRepublican
Co
JH
Jim Haadsma
DDemocratic
Co
Jimmie Wilson
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Aragona
RRepublican
Co
Kelly Breen
DDemocratic
Co
NS
Nate Shannon
DDemocratic
Co
Noah Arbit
DDemocratic
Co
Phil Skaggs
DDemocratic
Co
RH
Rachel Hood
DDemocratic
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