Shoplifting and employee theft; civil action. (HB281)
Introduced By
Del. Sal Iaquinto (R-Virginia Beach)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Shoplifting and employee theft; civil action. Provides that a civil action for shoplifting or employee theft may be initiated or maintained by a merchant even though a criminal action for the same conduct has been initiated. A merchant may not recover more than once for the same loss if both criminal and civil actions are initiated. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/10/2012 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12101050D |
| 01/10/2012 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/13/2012 | Assigned Courts sub: Civil |
| 01/23/2012 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/14/2012 | Left in Courts of Justice |