H 1906
An Act relative to felony threshold for multiple theft offenses
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Bill overview
This bill proposed to change the threshold for when a series of theft offenses would be prosecuted as felonies in Massachusetts. Currently, the specific number of thefts required to trigger a felony charge varies. This legislation aimed to establish a clearer, more consistent felony threshold for multiple theft offenses, potentially reducing the number of misdemeanor charges and streamlining the legal process. The bill was ultimately unsuccessful and failed to pass the legislature.
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Primary sponsor
Jr. David K. Muradian
Cosponsor
Jr. David K. Muradian
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