2004 House Bill 6174 / Public Act 459

Identity theft crime package

Introduced in the House

Sept. 9, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Mike Nofs (R-62)

To establish as a violation of the Michigan Consumer Protection Act denying credit to a victim of identity threat under certain conditions, or issuing an unsolicited check or credit card that includes certain types of personal identifying information.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Sept. 15, 2004

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 29, 2004

Amendment offered by Rep. William Van Regenmorter (R-74)

To clarify a reference in the bill to another proposed statute.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 30, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 10, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To establish as a violation of the Michigan Consumer Protection Act denying credit to a victim of identity threat under certain conditions, or issuing an unsolicited check or credit card that includes certain types of personal identifying information.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 22, 2004