Theft from Nonprofit Organizations (FL SB 732)

• Creates section 812.0146 of Florida Statutes to reclassify theft offenses committed against 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organizations when the offender knows or has reason to believe the victim is such an organization
• Theft of $50,000 or more from a qualifying nonprofit is reclassified as a first-degree felony; theft of $10,000 to less than $50,000 as a second-degree felony; and theft of $300 to less than $10,000 as a third-degree felony
• For convictions involving theft of more than $1,000 from a qualifying nonprofit, the sentencing judge must order restitution to the victim organization and up to 500 hours of community service, in addition to any fine or sentence imposed
• Effective date is October 1, 2024
• Sponsored by Senator Powell in the Florida Senate for the 2024 legislative session