Establishes the crime of aggravated grand larceny

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Andrew Lanza

Establishes a new offense, aggravated grand larceny, creating harsher penalties for grand larceny under defined aggravating circumstances.

REFERRED TO CODES

S 7241 — Establishes the crime of aggravated grand larceny

Overview

S 7241 is a bill introduced in the 2025 session with the stated purpose of establishing a new criminal offense labeled “aggravated grand larceny.” The bill is currently in committee stage, having been referred to the Codes Committee. There is no text provided in the summary that specifies the exact elements, penalties, or aggravating factors of the new offense.

Purpose and intent

The title indicates the bill’s primary aim: to create a distinct offense of aggravated grand larceny, suggesting an enhancement to existing grand larceny charges.

The creation of an aggravated form typically implies heightened penalties or additional requirements for certain circumstances, although the specific criteria are not detailed in the available information.

Key provisions (based on available information)

Text not provided in the summary. As a result, the exact elements that define aggravated grand larceny, any thresholds (e.g., dollar value, number of victims, use of weapons, or other aggravating factors), and the related penalties are not specified here.

The bill would presumably modify the criminal code to add a new offense or create an enhanced charge triggered by specified aggravating circumstances.

Affected parties and potential impact

Defendants: Individuals charged with grand larceny who meet any defined aggravating criteria would potentially be subject to the new aggravated grand larceny offense.

Prosecutors and law enforcement: If enacted, agencies would need to apply the new statute and align charging decisions, investigations, and evidence standards with its elements.

Courts and sentencing: A new offense often entails new sentencing ranges and procedures; the impacts would depend on the enacted penalties.

Victims and the public: Potential changes in deterrence, punishment, and case outcomes associated with grand larceny cases.

Legislative status and timeline

Introduced: April 7, 2025.

Status: REFERRED TO CODES (the committee responsible for criminal law matters).

Legislative actions recorded:

2025-04-07: REFERRED TO CODES
2025-04-07: REFERRED TO CODES (duplicate entry in the record)

Sponsor: Andrew J. Lanza (primary).

Related legislation

S 8530 (prior-session) — Related senate bill

A 4124 (companion) — Assembly companion bill (listed twice, indicating multiple related references)

These related bills suggest ongoing interest in creating or refining aggravated/grand larceny provisions across chambers.

Notes for readers

To understand the full scope, exact definitions, penalties, and any procedural provisions, the full bill text and fiscal notes will be necessary once released by the Codes Committee.

The existence of companion and related bills may influence potential amendments or convergence in later legislative action.