RI S0804 | 2015 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on April 7 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-05-07 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Reclassifies the offense of shoplifting from a crime to a violation for a first offense, punishable by a fine, and would punish a second offense as a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine only without the imposition of a prison sentence.

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Title

Shoplifting

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2015-05-07SenateCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2015-05-05SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2015)
2015-04-07SenateMeeting postponed (04/09/2015)
2015-04-07SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration
2015-04-07SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

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