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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the felony threshold for multiple offenses for the crime of theft. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends sections of Massachusetts General Laws chapter 266 to allow for the aggregation of multiple theft-related offenses that occur within a 180-day period into a single count. The aggregated value of the stolen property, money, goods, or services would then be used to determine whether the violation is a misdemeanor or felony, as provided in the existing law. This change aims to address situations where an individual engages in repeated, lower-value thefts within a relatively short timeframe, enabling prosecutors to pursue more serious charges based on the cumulative value of the stolen items.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1693 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1693.pdf |
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