An Act establishing a special commission on check washing crimes
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a special commission to investigate and recommend ways to deter and prosecute check washing crimes in Massachusetts. The commission will include members of the General Court, aiming to improve the prevention and prosecution of this type of crime. The goal is to address the issue of check washing through a comprehensive investigation and potential policy recommendations. This commission will study the problem and make recommendations to the legislature.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission to investigate check washing crimes.
- Include members of the General Court on the commission.
- The commission will focus on deterring and prosecuting check washing.
- The commission will study the issue of check washing crimes.
- The commission will make recommendations to the legislature.
- The commission’s work will be overseen by the Judiciary committee.
Who is affected
- Check writers
- Banks and financial institutions
- Law enforcement agencies
- The general public
Notable changes
- The bill establishes a new commission specifically focused on check washing crimes.
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Sponsors
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5 on record
Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Kimberly N. Ferguson
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