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MS HB1404

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Willis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the threshold for misdemeanor theft when an employee gives away merchandise without payment from $250 to $1,000
  • Creates a new felony offense for employees who give away merchandise valued at $1,000 or more without authorization, punishable by imprisonment up to 10 years and/or fine up to $10,000
  • Maintains misdemeanor penalties of up to $1,000 fine and/or up to 1 year imprisonment for merchandise under $1,000
  • Allows judges to require restitution equal to the value of merchandise given away in both misdemeanor and felony cases
  • Takes effect July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Theft; revise penalty when employee gives away merchandise.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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