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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to bank robberies and collection of fraudulent checks. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to strengthen the protections for bank employees and customers against robberies and fraudulent check schemes. It amends existing laws to allow legal action to be brought in the courts where either the plaintiff or defendant resides or has a place of business or employment. It also increases the penalties for bank robberies, especially those involving weapons or committed while masked or disguised. Additionally, it expands the jurisdiction for legal action related to the uttering of forged, altered, or counterfeit checks to include the court where the uttering took place or where the payee bank's main office is located.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1016 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1016.pdf |
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