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MS HB438
Bill
Status
Passed
5/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Gene Newman
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AI Summary
- Removes the requirement that courts find "substantial and compelling reasons" before imposing jail time for first and second shoplifting convictions under $1,000.
- Establishes that shoplifting merchandise totaling over $1,000 is a felony punishable under grand larceny statutes (Section 97-17-41).
- Creates new felony offense for acting in concert with others to shoplift merchandise exceeding $1,000 in total value, regardless of whether accomplices are prosecuted.
- Allows prosecutors to aggregate merchandise prices stolen from same or different stores within same jurisdiction over a 30-day period when determining offense severity.
- Effective date: July 1, 2024.
Legislative Description
Shoplifting; revise penalties for crime of.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
5/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division B3/19/2024
Judiciary B1/22/2024
Full Bill Text
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