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Introduced
02/16/2016
02/16/2016
In Committee
03/03/2016
03/03/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislation to increase neighborhood safety and opportunity by enhancing the enforcement and penalties for violations of the controlled substances laws (in so much as relates to Sections 30, 31, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 and 42); of David Paul Linsky relative to the penalty imposed for malicious destruction of property; and accompanied by bill, House, No. 1454) of David Paul Linsky relative to larceny,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2132).
AI Summary
This bill, titled "Relative to larceny," proposes to increase penalties for certain property crimes by amending existing laws within Chapter 266 of the General Laws. Specifically, it raises monetary thresholds for larceny offenses, meaning that a higher value of stolen property will now be subject to more severe penalties. For instance, the bill increases the fine from $250 to $1,500 in several sections, and in one instance, from $300 to $2,500. It also removes a specific penalty related to property stolen from common carriers or express businesses, suggesting a broader application of general larceny penalties. The overall aim appears to be to enhance the consequences for property theft, potentially as a measure to improve neighborhood safety.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on the Judiciary (Joint)
Last Action
New draft substituted, see S2156 (on 03/10/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S2132 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2132 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2132.pdf |
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