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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 Legislature

Why 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

Foundation Model

Who Must Comply

  • Any person using AI systems to commit crimes in Michigan
  • AI developers whose systems are used for criminal purposes

Obligations fall on:

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)

Criminal liability

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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.