MCH LEG enacted Bill HB 5598 to amend Michigan combined lawsMCH LEG 565.371 re penalties for knowingly drafting/submitting false documents to the register of deeds.
In Nov. 2024, MCH LEG enacted Bill HB 5599 re felony class/sentences, see #233348.
Overview
Person that procures or places upon record real estate conveyance in order to deceive is guilty of a felony punishable by not more than 3 years and/or no more than $5k fine
A person who intentionally drafts/submits false documents to register of deeds to defraud is guilty of a felony punishable by no more than 10 years, and or a $5k fine.
If the register of deeds believes a document was submitted in violation of this section, they may provide evidence of the violation to the county prosecutor in their county.
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 154.
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 154, PR, Bill HB5598, 11/13/2024; Citation: MCH LEG 565.371;
Functions
Compliance; Financial; Fraud; Legal; Record Retention
