Consumer protection: identity theft; references to identity theft protection act in 1846 RS 1; update. Amends sec. 9 of 1846 RS 1 (MCL 8.9).

This bill amends Michigan's criminal code to clarify how mental states like intent, knowledge, and recklessness apply to different offenses. It establishes that if a law does not specify a required mental state, the prosecution must prove the defendant acted with intent, knowledge, or recklessness, unless the law explicitly imposes strict liability. The legislation also defines terms such as "intoxicated" and "negligence" to ensure consistent application across various crimes. Notably, the bill explicitly excludes the Identity Theft Protection Act from these new mental state requirements, meaning laws regarding identity theft will not be affected by these changes.