Senate Bill No. 96 Summary

• Reduces theft classification to Class A misdemeanor when property value is less than $750 (previously Class D felony)
• Establishes theft as Class D felony when property value is at least $750 but less than $100,000
• Establishes theft as Class C felony when property value is at least $100,000 or involves valuable metals from hospitals, utilities, telecommunications providers, or key facilities creating substantial bodily injury risk
• Makes burglary a Class C felony for breaking and entering with intent to commit Class A misdemeanor theft (in addition to existing felony theft provisions)
• Effective date: July 1, 2012