A bill to update the Felony Larceny Threshold has been passed out of committee and is now in the Senate Ways and Means Committee. Let’s get this bill passed by contacting the legislators in charge to let them know that we need this change!
Right now Massachusetts has one of the lowest felony thresholds for larceny in the country. The law currently states that larceny in the amount of $250 or more is a felony – a number that was chosen in 1987. A felony is a much more serious charge, carrying a heavy stigma, creating barriers to employment, and increasing reliance on public assistance. This bill, S. 2132, would raise the threshold to $1500 – an increase that would place MA residents back on an even playing field with all of our New England neighbors.
Review these documents for more information and to find the contact information for the Senate Ways and Means legislators.
Then, contact the members of the Senate Ways and Means committee to ask them to pass S. 2132!
Use the documents here to learn why this change is so important, and let these legislators know how you feel. This is especially important if you are a constituent, so find out if your legislator is on this committee here.
Ask the Senators to communicate their support for an increase in the Felony Larceny Threshold!
Senate Ways and Means Members
Karen E. Spilka (D), Chair: 
(617) 722-1640 | Karen.Spilka@masenate,gov
Sal N. DiDomenico (D), Vice Chair: (617) 722-1650 | Sal.DiDomenico@masenate.gov
Patricia D. Jehlen (D), Assistant Vice Chair: (617) 722-1578 | Patricia.Jehlen@masenate.gov
William N. Brownsberger (D): (617) 722-1280 | William.Brownsberger@masenate.gov
Kenneth J. Donnelly (D): (617) 722-1432 | Kenneth.Donnelly@masenate.gov
Benjamin B. Downing (D): (617) 722-1625 | Benjamin.Downing@masenate.gov
Thomas M. McGee (D): (617) 722-1350 | Thomas.McGee@masenate.gov
Michael F. Rush (D): (617) 722-1071 | Mike.Rush@masenate.gov
Kathleen O’Connor Ives (D): (617) 722-1604 | Kathleen.OConnorIves@masenate.gov
Viriato M. deMacedo (R), Ranking Minority: (617) 722-1330 | Vinny.deMacedo@masenate.gov
Donald F. Humason, Jr. (R): (617) 722-1415 | Donald.Humason@masenate.gov
Sonia Chang-Diaz (D): (617) 722-1673 | Sonia.Chang-Diaz@masenate.gov
Eileen M. Donoghue (D): (617) 722-1630 | Eileen.Donoghue@masenate.gov
John F. Keenan (D): (617) 722-1494 | John.Keenan@masenate.gov
Michael O. Moore (D): (617) 722-1485 | Michael.Moore@masenate.gov