SB 538 - This act provides that a person commits the offense of stealing if he or she takes property while in the possession of a deadly weapon. Such offense shall be a class B felony. This act is identical to a provision in SB 575 (2025).
KATIE O'BRIEN
Statutes affected: Introduced (1797S.01):
570.030
Senate Committee Minutes: SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SB 538
Sponsor: Schroer
Hearing Date: 3/12/2025
COMMITTEE: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
CHAIRMAN: Schroer
DATE REFERRED: 2/27/2025 DATE HEARING REQUESTED: 3/6/2025
STAFF:
Eric Michael
Katie O'Brien
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