HB4598

Crimes: organized; violations of the organized retail crime act; expand. Amends sec. 4 of 2012 PA 455 (MCL 752.1084).

Chamber Passed·9/9/25

Expands the definition of organized retail crime in Michigan to include new activities.

The bill amends the definition of organized retail crime to include activities such as deactivating fire exit alarms, using fraudulent credit for wireless devices, and conspiring to commit such crimes. It also adds penalties and forfeiture provisions for those found guilty. The court must order restitution to victims and reimbursement to governmental entities for expenses.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 4–0 · Sep 9, 2025
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

4 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 22

2:30 PM

Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety

Dec 3, 2025

2:00 PM

Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety

History

Apr 23

Senate

Reported Favorably Without Amendment 4/22/2026

Apr 23

Senate

Referred To Committee Of The Whole

Sep 11, 2025

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect