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 (theft) at that store. It directly affects adults, emancipated minors, and parents/guardians of minors who were falsely accused. The key provision mandates that once a court issues a not-guilty verdict in such a case, the store cannot pursue civil claims against them, and all collection efforts must cease immediately. The law would take effect as soon as it is signed.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Last action Jun 5, 2026
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Committee
3
Jun 5, 2026
Committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
Jan 30, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Luis Sepúlveda
DDemocratic
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