OR HB2535

Theft from a dwelling or its curtilage (porch piracy) under $40 becomes theft in the second degree (Class A misdemeanor: up to 364 days imprisonment, $6,250 fine); theft of $40 or more from a dwelling becomes theft in the first degree (Class C felony: up to 5 years imprisonment, $125,000 fine)

Repeat offenders of dwelling theft face escalating penalties, with prior convictions elevating the crime category under sentencing guidelines

Aggravated theft in the first degree now includes theft from more than 20 dwellings regardless of property value (Class B felony: up to 10 years imprisonment, $250,000 fine)

Organized retail theft threshold lowered from $5,000 to $3,000 in aggregate merchandise value within 180 days; new provisions cover "mob" theft by 6+ people acting together to overwhelm store response, and recruitment via social media

Organized retail theft penalties increase to Class A felony (up to 20 years imprisonment, $375,000 fine) if offender possesses a firearm during the offense or has two or more prior organized retail theft convictions