Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S1103 — An Act relative to clarifying check fraud jurisdiction and enhancing check washing penalties

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill clarifies check fraud jurisdiction and increases penalties for check washing.

This bill aims to clarify which jurisdictions can pursue check fraud cases and strengthens the penalties for those convicted of check washing. Check washing is a method used to alter checks for fraudulent purposes.

Summary

An Act relative to clarifying check fraud jurisdiction and enhancing check washing penalties

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The bill adds jurisdiction guidelines for larceny involving forged checks and introduces penalties for the act of check washing in Massachusetts law.

  • Chapter 266, Section 30

    If the larceny involved monies received through the uttering of a forged, altered or counterfeit check, draft or order for the payment of money from any bank or other depository, action may be taken before either the court having jurisdiction where the uttering took place or where the payee bank or other depository’s main office is located.

    This change specifies where legal action can be taken in cases of larceny involving forged checks.

  • Chapter 266, Section 37

    Action may be taken before either the court having jurisdiction where the crime was committed or where the main office of the bank or other depository are located.

    This change allows for legal action to be taken in either the location of the crime or where the bank's main office is located.

  • Chapter 266

    Section 37 ½ Check washing; penalties Whoever engages in the act of check washing shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than ten years, or by a fine of not more than fifty thousand dollars, if the amount of funds fraudulently obtained or attempted to be obtained exceeds $1,200; or, if the amount of funds fraudulently obtained or attempted to be obtained does not exceed $1,200, shall be punished by imprisonment in jail for not more than two years or by a fine of not more than $3,000. For the purposes of this section, “check washing” shall be defined as the act of intercepting a check or money order and chemically or otherwise altering the check or money order to change the name of the payee, the dollar amount, or both and fraudulently cashing or depositing, or attempting to cash or deposit, the check or money order.

    This new section introduces the crime of check washing and establishes specific penalties for it.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S1103 do?
An Act relative to clarifying check fraud jurisdiction and enhancing check washing penalties
Who sponsors S1103?
S1103 is sponsored by Paul R. Feeney (Democrat).
What is the current status of S1103?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S1103?
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