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MA H1338

MA H1338
Creating the crime of larceny by overcoming a security device


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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

187th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the crime of larceny by overcoming a security device. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill creates a new crime called larceny by overcoming a security device, making it illegal for anyone to knowingly possess an item, article, implement, or device specifically designed to bypass security markings or attachments on merchandise in a store, with the intent to steal that property. This new offense, which would be added to Chapter 140 of the General Laws, carries a penalty of up to two years in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4364 (on 07/31/2012)

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