HB 871: Retail-Theft Diversion Programs
GENERAL BILL by Rouson ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Sachs
Retail-Theft Diversion Programs; Requires law enforcement officer who has probable cause to believe that defendant has committed retail theft to issue notice to appear in lieu of arresting him or her; authorizes state attorney to establish retail-theft diversion program to divert defendants from criminal prosecution if defendant meets certain criteria; provides eligibility criteria for program, etc.
Effective Date: 07/01/2009
Last Action: 5/2/2009 House - Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Insurance, Business, & Financial Affairs Policy (GGPC)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 5/2/2009 House - Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Insurance, Business, & Financial Affairs Policy (GGPC)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/12/2009 | House |
• Filed |
| 3/3/2009 | House |
• Introduced, referred to Insurance, Business, & Financial Affairs Policy (GGPC); Public Safety & Domestic Security Policy (CCJP); General Government Policy Council; Full Appropriations Council on General Government & Health Care -HJ 00071, -HJ 00172 |
| 5/2/2009 | House |
• Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Insurance, Business, & Financial Affairs Policy (GGPC) |