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MA H1906

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Muradian

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Allows multiple theft violations occurring within a 180-day period to be aggregated into a single count for charging purposes
  • The combined value of all stolen property determines whether the offense is charged as a misdemeanor or felony
  • Applies to larceny (Section 30), shoplifting (Section 30A), credit card fraud (Sections 37B and 37C), and receiving stolen property (Section 60) under Chapter 266 of the General Laws
  • Amends existing theft statutes that were previously modified by Chapter 69 of the Acts of 2018
  • Sponsored by Representative David K. Muradian, Jr. of the 9th Worcester district; referred to the Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

Relative to felony threshold for multiple theft offenses

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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