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Introduced
01/15/2021
01/15/2021
In Committee
01/15/2021
01/15/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2021
04/12/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Providing that multiple thefts committed by the same person in multiple counties under one scheme or continuing course of conduct may be aggregated and prosecuted in any county in which any one of the thefts occurred; altering a certain reference to the maximum value of certain property or services applicable to misdemeanor theft; requiring a court to make a finding as to whether a certain crime is organized retail theft; providing that the State has the burden of proving that a certain crime is organized retail theft; etc.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes related to organized retail theft. It allows multiple thefts committed by the same person in multiple counties under one scheme to be aggregated and prosecuted in any county where one of the thefts occurred. The bill also requires courts to make a finding of whether a theft crime is "organized retail theft" if requested by the state, with the state bearing the burden of proving this by a preponderance of the evidence. This organized retail theft finding will then be recorded in the state's criminal justice information system. Additionally, the bill increases the monetary threshold for a misdemeanor theft charge from $1,000 to $1,500.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Hearing 2/02 at 1:30 p.m. (on 01/18/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0446?ys=2021RS |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb0446f.pdf |
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