HI HB1441

Creates a new criminal offense of "organized retail theft" for individuals who act in concert with others to steal merchandise from retailers with intent to sell or dispose of it for value, or to receive/possess merchandise known to be stolen from retailers

Classifies organized retail theft as a Class C felony when merchandise value is $200-$749, and a Class B felony when value is $750 or more

Increases penalties by one offense category for individuals who recruit, coordinate, organize, supervise, direct, manage, or finance others to commit organized retail theft

Establishes an Organized Retail Theft Task Force under the Attorney General with up to 15 members, including representatives from law enforcement, prosecuting attorneys from all four counties, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, and Retail Merchants of Hawaii

Task force members serve without compensation, are exempt from open meetings requirements (Chapter 92), and must submit findings and recommendations to the legislature by 20 days before the 2026 regular session