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MA H1607

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tackey Chan

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Armed robbery while masked or disguised carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years for first offense and 10 years for subsequent offenses

  • Armed robbery of a bank or credit union, or robbery involving firearms, explosive devices, or hypodermic needles, carries a mandatory minimum of 5 years for first offense and 15 years for subsequent offenses

  • Unarmed robbery or attempted robbery of a bank or credit union is punishable by life imprisonment or a minimum of 30 months

  • Larceny involving forged or counterfeit checks may be prosecuted either where the crime occurred or where the payee bank's main office is located

  • Legal actions under Chapter 93 Section 40a may be brought in the court where either plaintiff or defendant lives or has a place of business

Legislative Description

Protecting bank employees and customers

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

9/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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