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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

John C. Velis

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act ensuring an appropriate response to shoplifting.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:

District/Address:

John C. Velis

Hampden and Hampshire


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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

 

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act ensuring an appropriate response to shoplifting.

 

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

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.