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Introduced
04/24/2025
04/24/2025
In Committee
04/24/2025
04/24/2025
Crossed Over
05/29/2025
05/29/2025
Passed
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill enacts a definition of "retail merchandise" to include the theft of gift cards, among other things, in the crime of organized retail theft.
AI Summary
This bill amends Maine state law by expanding the definition of "retail merchandise" to explicitly include gift cards alongside other items like tangible personal property, electronics, and commodities. Specifically, the bill defines "retail merchandise" as any product, good, or item of value that is displayed, held, stored, or offered by a retailer for retail sale to consumers. By adding gift cards to this definition, the legislation aims to strengthen legal protections against retail theft, making it easier to prosecute individuals who steal gift cards from retail establishments. The bill appears to be part of a broader effort to address organized retail theft by clarifying and broadening the scope of what constitutes stolen retail merchandise under Maine law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800. (on 06/25/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1773&snum=132 |
| Senate: C-A (S-177) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0691&item=2&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: C-A (S-177) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN177302.pdf |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN177301.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0691&item=1&snum=132 |
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