Bill > H1896

This bill seeks to enhance the punishment for bank robbery and related crimes. It amends existing laws to increase the minimum sentences for armed robbery of a bank or credit union, as well as attempted robbery of these financial institutions. Additionally, the bill specifies that actions related to the uttering of forged, altered, or counterfeit checks can be brought in the court having jurisdiction where the uttering took place or where the payee bank or depository's main office is located. The overall goal of the bill is to better protect bank employees and customers by imposing harsher penalties for these types of criminal activities targeting financial institutions.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1896