CA SB1108

Reinstates penalties for repeat theft offenders by requiring a person convicted of petty theft or shoplifting three or more prior times to face up to one year in county jail or state prison imprisonment.

Expands the definition of repeat offenses to include shoplifting alongside petty theft, grand theft, auto theft, burglary, carjacking, robbery, and certain elder abuse convictions.

Makes enhanced penalties applicable to registered sex offenders and those with prior serious or violent felony convictions who commit petty theft or shoplifting.

Requires voter approval of these amendments to Proposition 47 at the November 8, 2022 statewide general election, with the changes taking effect only if approved by voters.

Takes effect immediately as a bill calling an election, allowing the Secretary of State to submit the provisions to voters without standard election code procedural requirements.