HB 5599 Michigan House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

Property: recording; penalties for knowingly drafting or submitting false documents to the register of deeds; provide for. Amends sec. 15b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.15b).

This bill updates Michigan's criminal laws to impose stricter penalties for knowingly creating or submitting false documents to the Register of Deeds. It specifically targets fraudulent activities related to property transfers, including deceptive conveyances and false statements made by contractors regarding building funds. By clarifying the classification and maximum prison sentences for these offenses, the legislation aims to increase accountability for individuals who attempt to deceive public records. The changes apply to various property-related crimes, ensuring that those who intentionally falsify documents face appropriate legal consequences.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2024
Committee Review
Oct 2024
House Passage
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Oct 2024
Signed into Law
Nov 2024
Introduced Mar 20, 2024 Signed Nov 13, 2024
Floor votes · House Jun 13, 2024

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
27
Key actions
7
Committee
7
Amendments
1
Nov 13, 2024
Introduced
filed with Secretary of State 11/13/2024 01:34 PM
lower
Nov 13, 2024
Signed into law
approved by the Governor 11/13/2024 11:44 AM
lower
Nov 7, 2024
Introduced
returned from Senate without amendment with full title
lower
Oct 23, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED ROLL CALL # 379 YEAS 38 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 0 NOT VOTING 0
upper
Oct 16, 2024
Upper · Passed
REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT(S)
upper
Oct 9, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
upper
Oct 9, 2024
Upper · Passed
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT
upper
Jun 18, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
upper
Jun 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
upper
Jun 13, 2024
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call # 175 Yeas 109 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 1
lower
Jun 12, 2024
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Jun 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation without amendment
lower
Mar 20, 2024
Committee
referred to Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance
lower
Mar 20, 2024
Introduced
introduced by Representative Tullio Liberati
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors

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