HOUSE BILL 23

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes

Sponsored By:

Delegate Arnick

Entitled:

Theft Offenses - Penalties

Synopsis:

Increasing from $1,000 to $10,000 the maximum fine that may be imposed on a person convicted of theft where the property or services that was the subject of the theft has a value of $300 or greater.

Legislative History

House Action

7/24

Pre-filed

1/8

First Reading Judiciary

Hearing 1/21 at 10:30 a.m.

2/3

Favorable Report by Judiciary

2/4

Favorable Report Adopted

Second Reading Passed

2/6

Third Reading Passed (127-1)

Senate Action

2/7

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

3/12

Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m.

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES

FINES

PENALTIES

THEFT

Bill affects the following Statute:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 342 )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)