MI Criminal AI Act
Michigan Criminal AI Penalties Act (HB 4667)
Creates new felony offenses and mandatory prison sentences for criminal use, development, or distribution of AI systems. Possessing, developing, deploying, or modifying an AI system with intent to commit a crime is punishable by 8 years imprisonment.
Jurisdiction
Michigan
Enacted
Pending
Effective
TBD
Enforcement
Michigan law enforcement; Attorney General
Referred to House Judiciary Committee
Michigan LegislatureWhy It Matters
Establishes severe criminal penalties specifically for AI-facilitated crimes. Mandatory 8-year sentences create significant liability for AI developers and deployers.
Recent Developments
Introduced by Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-Springport). Part of a two-bill package with HB 4668. Referred to House Judiciary Committee.
At a Glance
Applies to
Who Must Comply
- Any person using AI systems to commit crimes in Michigan
- AI developers whose systems are used for criminal purposes
Safety Provisions
- Felony for possessing AI with intent to commit crime
- Felony for developing AI used to commit crime
- Felony for deploying AI in furtherance of crime
- Mandatory 8-year imprisonment
Compliance & Enforcement
Penalties
criminal (up to 8yr)
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Michigan
Focus Areas
General regulation
Cite This
APA
Michigan. (n.d.). Michigan Criminal AI Penalties Act (HB 4667).
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Last updated January 22, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.