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MA H1717
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Colleen Garry
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AI Summary
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Criminalizes intentionally removing bulk merchandise containers (used for milk, eggs, bottled beverages, bakery products) from retail establishments without merchant consent with intent to permanently deprive the merchant of the container
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First offense penalty: fine up to $100; second offense: fine of $100-$250; third or subsequent offense: fine up to $500 or imprisonment up to 6 months, or both
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Enhanced penalty when container value equals or exceeds $100: fine up to $1,000 or imprisonment up to 1 year in house of correction, or both
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Amends Chapter 266, Section 128 of Massachusetts General Laws (existing shoplifting statute)
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Similar bill (H.1520) was filed in the previous 2023-2024 legislative session
Legislative Description
Relative to the theft of bulk merchandise containers
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
9/16/2025