2005 House Bill 4356 / Public Act 44

Revise stolen property penalties

Introduced in the House

Feb. 22, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Tory Rocca (R-30)

To authorize triple damages against a person who possesses stolen, embezzled, or converted property. Under current law, triple damages may be awarded against a person for buying, receiving, or aiding in the concealment of such property.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 16, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 23, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 24, 2005

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 12, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 25, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 1, 2005

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To authorize triple damages against a person who possesses stolen, embezzled, or converted property. Under current law, triple damages may be awarded against a person for buying, receiving, or aiding in the concealment of such property.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

June 16, 2005