SB 790 – Makes it a class B felony to physically take property from a person when the property is owned by a financial institution

• Sponsor: Parson
• LR Number: 4551S.01I
• Committee: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
• Last Action: 2/10/2016 - Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2016

Current Bill Summary

SB 790 - Under this act, it is a Class B felony to physically take or attempt to take property from a person when the property is owned by or in the custody of a financial institution. Physically taking property from a person is currently a Class D felony, unless the property is $25,000 or more in which case it is a Class C felony.

Financial institution is defined as a bank, trust company, savings and loan association, or credit union.

This act is identical to the truly agreed to and finally passed SB 624 (2016), HB 1594 (2016), and SCS/HB 254 (2015).

MEGHAN LUECKE