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Pawnshop restitution bill pulled after witnesses report victims often must repurchase stolen goods
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE · March 17, 2021
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Summary
Senate Bill 529, aiming to change pawnshop return and restitution rules for stolen property, drew several public witnesses who said the current affidavit process frequently fails and that people often repurchase their property; sponsor said he will redraft the measure and pulled the bill for amendment.
Senate Bill 529, introduced by Senator Clark, sought to modify how dealers and pawnshops return stolen property to rightful owners or provide restitution. Supporters and several witnesses described widespread problems with the current process, including victims…
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