MCH LEG enacted Bill HB 5599 to amend Michigan combined lawsMCH LEG 777.15b re penalties for knowingly drafting/submitting false documents to the register of deeds.
In Nov. 2024, MCH LEG enacted Bill HB 5598 re false deed registrations, see #233347.
Bill adds felony class/penalties re fraudulent conveyances related to recording with intent to deceive related to drafting or submitting to be filed with the register of deeds.
Legislative History
On Mar. 20, 2024, bill introduced in House; on Jun. 13, 2024, bill was passed in House.
On Jun. 18, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on Oct. 23, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
On Nov. 7, 2024, bill returned to House; on Nov. 12, 2024, bill delivered to governor.
On Nov. 13, 2024, bill was approved by governor and was assigned Public Act 155.
Effectiveness
Effective 91st day after final adjournment (Dec. 19, 2024), so effective Mar. 20, 2025.
Regulators
MCH LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Corp
Reference
Pub Act 155, PR, Bill HB5599, 11/13/2024;
Functions
Compliance; Financial; Fraud; Legal; Record Retention
