MA SD 2600
in committeeAn Act ensuring an appropriate response to shoplifting
Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · upper
Quick answers
Did MA SD 2600 pass?
Not yet. MA SD 2600 is in committee as of 2025-02-27 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-02-27): House concurred
What is MA SD 2600 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 SD 2600?
John C. Velis is the primary sponsor of MA SD 2600.
Description
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.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2025-02-27 — House concurred
- Bill type
- proposed bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- John C. Velisprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
2025-02-27
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
referral-committee
2025-02-27
House concurred
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Related bills
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