Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Michigan Department of Corrections to assist prisoners in obtaining identification documents, such as those needed for a driver's license, and to provide written information about voter registration and election processes while they are incarcerated. The legislation mandates that the department help eligible inmates secure these resources before their release on parole or discharge, and it allows the Secretary of State to access prisoner data electronically to verify identities for license applications. Additionally, the bill creates a new "reentry success fund" to finance these reentry activities and updates procedures for how the parole board considers victim statements and conducts interviews prior to granting parole.
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Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Personal Data Privacy Act in Michigan to protect consumers by regulating how businesses collect, process, sell, and share their personal information. It requires companies to provide clear notices about data practices, bans deceptive user interface designs known as dark patterns, and mandates a universal opt-out mechanism for consumers to control their data. The law also creates a registration system for data brokers and defines specific protections for sensitive categories such as children, biometric data, and health information.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires Michigan public school districts to publish detailed financial information on their websites to improve transparency and allow the public to track how school funds are used. Under the new rules, districts must post their annual budgets, expense charts broken down by category such as salaries and instruction, and links to collective bargaining agreements and audit reports. The legislation also mandates that districts disclose specific details regarding high-paid employees, credit card usage, out-of-state travel, and spending on lobbying services. Additionally, the bill clarifies that up to 20% of certain state aid funds can be used for debt service or capital projects and permits districts to contract with third parties for noninstructional services.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires prosecutors to provide crime victims with written notice when a defendant becomes eligible to earn productivity credits that could reduce their prison sentence. The legislation applies to both adult and juvenile offenders and mandates that victims be informed of their right to submit impact statements detailing the harm suffered and their sentencing recommendations. These notices must be delivered promptly and include specific details about the upcoming sentencing hearing, the nature of the crimes, and how the victim's input will be used in preparing reports for the court. By clarifying these notification requirements, the bill aims to ensure victims are kept informed of significant developments in their cases without altering the underlying rules for earning sentence credits.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's corrections code to formally recognize and incorporate "productivity credits" into the calculation of time served for prisoners. It directly affects inmates in state correctional facilities by allowing them to earn credit toward their minimum sentence requirements through work or other productive activities. The amendment modifies existing sections of the law to ensure these credits are properly considered when determining eligibility for parole, aligning the system with recent legislative changes.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's criminal procedure code to clarify where identity theft cases can be prosecuted. It allows authorities to bring charges in the area where the crime happened, where the stolen information was used, or where the victim lives. The law also specifies that if someone commits multiple identity theft offenses, a single court can handle all the charges even if they occurred in different locations. This change applies to various existing laws related to identity theft and financial crimes within the state.
Maddy summarySB 1174 modifies Michigan's existing laws regarding the handling of records when a person's criminal conviction is officially set aside. The bill requires the Department of State Police to keep a private record of these expungement orders and the original arrest details, limiting access to this information for specific government purposes such as future sentencing, law enforcement investigations, and background checks for certain jobs. While the record remains confidential from the general public, the individual whose conviction was set aside has the right to request a copy of it by paying a standard administrative fee. Additionally, the legislation strengthens penalties for unauthorized individuals who share or publish information about these expunged convictions.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's Deferred Presentment Service Transactions Act to update references to the Identity Theft Protection Act and clarify the requirements for a statewide database. The legislation mandates that the state commissioner director establish and maintain a real-time online database accessible to licensed check cashers to track open transactions and verify customer information. Key provisions require the database operator to protect customer data, prevent fraud, and automatically close transactions after a set period unless a licensee reports an issue. Additionally, the bill outlines strict rules for selecting third-party providers, including penalties for violations and rights for individuals harmed by such violations to seek legal recourse.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new productivity time credit system for prisoners in Michigan who are sentenced on or after its effective date, allowing them to reduce their minimum and maximum sentences by participating in educational or vocational programs. Eligible inmates can earn up to 20 days of credit per month for enrollment in recommended programs or 10 to 20 days for voluntary programs, with additional bonuses of 90 to 120 days awarded upon successfully completing these courses. However, the department of corrections cannot award credits to individuals classified as very high risk, those assigned to maximum security housing, or those convicted of specific serious offenses such as life without parole or certain violent crimes. Credits are also forfeited if a prisoner commits major misconduct, and the total number of credits a person can earn is capped at 20% of their minimum sentence.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's penal code to clarify which crimes are considered part of racketeering activity, a serious charge involving a pattern of illegal behavior for financial gain. It achieves this by adding a specific reference to the state's Identity Theft Protection Act into the list of offenses that qualify as racketeering. The legislation also expands the definition to include crimes committed in other states or under federal law that are substantially similar to those already listed in the statute. Ultimately, the bill aims to ensure that identity theft and related financial frauds are consistently treated as part of organized criminal patterns when prosecuted under racketeering laws.