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S1285

194th

An Act ensuring an appropriate response to shoplifting

StatusActive Amendments0 SponsorJohn C. Velis CommitteeNot yet assigned

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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.

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Date	Branch	Action
12/18/2025	Senate	12/18/2025 SenateAccompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886 ↗
10/20/2025	Joint	10/20/2025 JointHearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-09:00 PM in A-2
5/29/2025	Joint	5/29/2025 JointHearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
2/27/2025	House	2/27/2025 HouseHouse concurred
2/27/2025	Senate	2/27/2025 SenateReferred to the committee on The Judiciary

Committee	Recommendation	Vote
J19	Accompanied	—

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	Paragraph 6 of section 30A of chapter 266 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following words:- At the discretion of the judge, an evaluation for substance use disorder may be ordered.

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	Paragraph 6 of section 30A of chapter 266 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following words:- At the discretion of the judge, an evaluation for substance use disorder may be ordered.