Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced

H4996 — An Act relative to the punishment of organized retail crimes

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 addresses the penalties for organized retail crimes.

This bill establishes specific punishments for individuals involved in organized retail crimes. It aims to enhance accountability for such offenses.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: This could lead to increased protections for small businesses against organized theft.

Summary

An Act relative to the punishment of organized retail crimes

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill adds options for incarceration in the house of correction for certain sections of the law.

  • Section 30D of chapter 266

    or incarceration in the house of correction for not more than 2 ½ years.

    Adds a new penalty option of incarceration in the house of correction for not more than 2 ½ years.

  • Section 30D of chapter 266

    or incarceration in the house of correction for not more than 2 ½ years.

    Adds a new penalty option of incarceration in the house of correction for not more than 2 ½ years.

  • Section 26 of chapter 218

    thirty D.

    Inserts the designation 'thirty D.' into Section 26 of chapter 218.

Sponsors

  • Joint Committee on the Judiciary · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Joint Committee on the Judiciary

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

203 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H4996 do?
An Act relative to the punishment of organized retail crimes
Who sponsors H4996?
H4996 is sponsored by Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
What is the current status of H4996?
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.
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