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MO SB447

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/4/2012

Primary Sponsor

Jack Goodman

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds mail and mail-related items to the list of property whose theft constitutes a class C felony when stolen, including letters, packages, postal cards, bags, and items contained in mail depositories or mail carriers.

  • Stealing is classified as a class A misdemeanor by default, but becomes a class C felony if the value equals $500-$24,999, property is taken from a person's body, or specific types of property are stolen including vehicles, firearms, controlled substances, livestock, and mail.

  • Stealing becomes a class B felony if the value of stolen property or services equals or exceeds $25,000.

  • Theft of anhydrous ammonia or liquid nitrogen in any amount is a class B felony, while theft by tank truck or bulk storage tank is a class A felony.

  • Receiving stolen property follows the same penalty structure as stealing, with class A misdemeanor as default, class C felony for $500-$24,999 value or specific property types, and class B felony for $25,000 or more value.

Legislative Description

Adds mail to the list of types of property that, when stolen, increase the classification of the crimes of stealing and receiving stolen property to Class C felonies

Last Action

Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

2/6/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence1/5/2012

Full Bill Text

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