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MS SB2865

Bill

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

David Jordan

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Theft of controlled substances, legend drugs, or firearms of any value constitutes grand larceny, punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment or a fine up to $10,000, regardless of the item's monetary value.

  • Reorganizes grand larceny penalties based on property value: $1,000-$4,999 (up to 5 years), $5,000-$24,999 (up to 10 years), and $25,000+ (up to 20 years).

  • Increases penalties for theft from churches, synagogues, temples, or other places of worship valued at $1,000-$24,999 (up to 10 years) and $25,000+ (up to 20 years).

  • Makes technical corrections to motor vehicle larceny provisions, changing second offense penalties from twice the base term to a fixed 10-year maximum imprisonment.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Grand larceny; theft of prescription drugs or firearms.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B1/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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