NJ S3587

Upgrades shoplifting to a second degree crime when merchandise value is $75,000+ or when committed as part of an organized retail theft enterprise with merchandise valued at $1,000+, and allows aggregation of multiple thefts to determine offense grade

Creates new crime of "fostering the sale of stolen property" as a disorderly persons offense for advertising or assisting in selling stolen goods, including through online platforms or social media

Establishes aggravated assault as a third or fourth degree crime when committed against retail employees clearly engaged in their duties, and makes simple assault while fleeing after retail theft a basis for aggravated assault charges

Authorizes the Attorney General to establish a retail theft unit or task force, grants the Division of Criminal Justice authority to investigate and prosecute retail theft cases, and requires county prosecutors to notify the state when defendants have multiple retail theft incidents

Requires retail establishments to display gift card scam warnings, mandates anti-tampering packaging for gift cards, and requires third-party gift card resellers to maintain transaction records for at least three years