S 1117 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act protecting bank employees and customers

This bill strengthens penalties for crimes committed against banks and credit unions while also making it easier for victims to file lawsuits in convenient locations. It directly affects bank employees, customers, and financial institutions by increasing the minimum prison sentences for armed robberies at these establishments and adding harsher punishments for repeat offenders. The legislation also expands the courts where legal action can be taken regarding fraudulent checks, allowing cases to be heard where the crime occurred or where the bank's main office is located.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 8, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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