MA S 1285

in committee

An Act ensuring an appropriate response to shoplifting

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · upper

Quick answers

Did MA S 1285 pass?

Not yet. MA S 1285 is in committee as of 2025-12-18 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-12-18): Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886

What is MA S 1285 about?

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1285) of John C. Velis for legislation relative penalties for shoplifting and judicial discretion when a person is dealing with a substance use disorder. The Judiciary.

Who sponsors MA S 1285?

John C. Velis is the primary sponsor of MA S 1285.

Description

Introduced: —
Latest action: 2025-12-18 — Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886
Bill type: bill
Last updated: —

Committees

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Action timeline

2025-02-27
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
referral-committee
2025-02-27
House concurred
2025-05-29
Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
2025-10-20
Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-09:00 PM in A-2
2025-12-18
Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886

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Votes

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Related bills

Replaces: SD 2600

Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1285

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