Requires mercantile establishments to cease collections under certain circumstances
This bill requires stores (mercantile establishments) to immediately stop trying to collect money or recover merchandise from customers if a court finds them not guilty of larceny in a proceeding related to that store. It directly affects adults, emancipated minors, and parents/legal guardians of unemancipated minors who are acquitted in such cases. The key provision mandates that once a court issues a "not guilty" ruling, the store must cease all collection efforts without delay. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment, preventing further financial pressure on individuals after a legal acquittal.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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lower
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
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lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Kwani O'Pharrow
DDemocratic
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