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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
02/26/2018
02/26/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to bank robberies and collection of fraudulent checks. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance the safety of bank customers and employees by introducing several key provisions. It amends existing laws to increase penalties for armed robberies and attempted robberies of banks and credit unions, including mandating longer prison sentences for offenders who are armed with firearms or other deadly weapons. The bill also expands jurisdictional options for bringing legal action related to the uttering of forged, altered, or counterfeit checks. Additionally, it creates a new offense for the unlawful possession of an "identity scanning device" that can be used to access a person's financial information, with penalties of up to $5,000 in fines or 2.5 years in prison.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 02/26/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1357 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1357.pdf |
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