2026 House Bill 5911

Criminal procedure: sentencing; mandatory sentencing for certain crimes in the identity theft act; require.

A bill to amend 2004 PA 452, entitled “Identity theft protection act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 445.69), as amended by 2010 PA 318.

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Significantly increases mandatory minimum sentences for identity theft offenses in Michigan, replacing the previous tiered penalty system with harsher penalties and clarifying exemptions for regulated entities.

Introduced in the House

April 29, 2026

Introduced by Rep. William Bruck (R-30) and four co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Mike Hoadley (R-99), Alicia St. Germaine (R-62), Doug Wozniak (R-59) and Joseph Pavlov (R-64)

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary