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MA S1089

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Fattman

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Increases maximum fines for identity theft offenses from $5,000 to $10,000 under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 266, Section 37E
  • Increases maximum imprisonment terms from two and one-half years to ten years for identity theft violations
  • Amends multiple provisions of the existing identity theft statute to apply the enhanced penalties consistently
  • Filed by Senator Ryan C. Fattman (Worcester and Hampden) with co-sponsor Senator Bruce E. Tarr (First Essex and Middlesex)
  • Similar legislation was previously filed in the 2023-2024 session as Senate No. 961

Legislative Description

Strengthening identity theft laws

Last Action

Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886

12/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

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