SB 54 Summary

• Adjusts theft thresholds from $1,000 to $750 for felony classification and increases penalties for repeat property crime offenders with lower thresholds ($250).

• Classifies U-47700 (synthetic opioid) as Schedule IA controlled substance and tramadol as Schedule IVA controlled substance.

• Increases sentencing ranges for certain class A and C felonies, particularly crimes involving weapons, injury, or offenses directed at first responders and emergency workers.

• Establishes maximum probation and parole officer caseloads of 75 persons and creates earned compliance credit programs allowing supervised individuals to reduce supervision periods through compliance.

• Removes administrative parole provisions and expands pretrial services program to provide risk assessments for all detained defendants and prosecution-requested assessments.