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IN SB0254
Bill
Status
1/3/2019
Primary Sponsor
John Ruckelshaus
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AI Summary
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Elevates theft to a Level 6 felony when stolen property is sold online, or when retail property under $750 is taken with intent to resell or using theft-facilitating devices (containers, instruments, etc.)
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Creates Level 5 felony penalties for retail theft of $750-$2,500, theft of firearms from retailers, exchanging stolen retail goods for cash or gift cards, or when the offender has prior theft convictions
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Establishes Level 4 felony classification for retail theft of $2,500 or more when taken with intent to resell or using theft-facilitating devices
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Allows multiple theft acts committed in a single criminal episode to be aggregated and charged as a single count for determining property value thresholds
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Permits prosecution in any county where theft occurred when retail property theft spans multiple counties over a six-month period (effective July 1, 2019)
Legislative Description
Organized retail theft. Makes theft a Level 6 felony if a person: (1) knowingly or intentionally exerts unauthorized control over property and the person uses the Internet to sell, deliver, or distribute the property; or (2) knowingly or intentionally exerts unauthorized control over retail property having a value of less than $750 and certain other conditions apply. Makes theft a Level 5 felony if: (1) the value of the retail property is at least $750 and less than $2,500 and certain other conditions apply; (2) the retail property is a firearm; (3) the retail property is exchanged for cash, a gift card, a merchandise card, or other item of value; or (4) the person has a prior unrelated conviction for theft or criminal conversion. Makes theft a Level 4 felony if the value of the retail property is at least $2,500 and certain other conditions apply. Provides that, in determining the value of the property, acts of theft committed in a single episode of criminal conduct may be charged in a single count. Provides that theft of retail property that occurs in more than one county over a six month period may be tried in any county where the theft occurred.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law
1/3/2019