Introduced
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To increase the penalties for embezzlement from a charitable organization. The bill has a sliding penalty scale depending on the amount stolen, with a maximum of 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $15,000, or 3 times the value of the amount stolen.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that auhorizes higher penalties for embezzlement committed against a senior citizen or vulnerable person, and increases the proposed maximum fines and penalties.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To clarify the definition of "charitable organization" in the bill.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To increase the penalties for embezzlement from a charitable organization. The bill has a sliding penalty scale depending on the amount stolen, with a maximum of 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000, or three times the value of the amount stolen. Higher penalties also be authorized for embezzlement committed against a senior citizen or vulnerable person.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)
To increase the penalties for embezzlement from a charitable organization. The bill has a sliding penalty scale depending on the amount stolen, with a maximum of 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000, or three times the value of the amount stolen. Higher penalties also be authorized for embezzlement committed against a senior citizen or vulnerable person.
