Bill > S792

This bill amends existing Massachusetts law to specifically prohibit theft or embezzlement from nonprofit associations and charitable organizations, defining these terms to include entities organized as nonprofit corporations or associations under federal or state law, or those holding themselves out as charitable. It establishes larceny charges for anyone who steals, defrauds, or unlawfully converts or secretes money, goods, or property belonging to such organizations, with penalties increasing based on the value of the stolen items, ranging from a minimum of 30 days imprisonment for amounts over $250 up to $10,000, to a minimum of 2 years imprisonment for amounts exceeding $50,000, all of which include a mandatory 2-year probation period upon release. Furthermore, the bill mandates that convicted individuals must make full financial restitution to the affected nonprofit or charity for losses incurred, with a timeframe for repayment, and outlines provisions for contempt of court if restitution is not made in good faith, including potential seizure of assets, though restitution will not be ordered without the aggrieved party's consent.