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WA SB5348
Bill
Status
1/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Phil Fortunato
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AI Summary
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Adds a mandatory 12-month sentencing enhancement for organized retail theft convictions (under RCW 9A.56.350) when the aggregate value of stolen property exceeds $25,000, as determined by special allegation finding
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Amends RCW 9.94A.533, which governs sentencing enhancements for various felony crimes in Washington State
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Enhancement applies to the standard sentence range and runs consecutively with other sentencing provisions
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Courts retain full discretion to depart from mandatory enhancements when sentencing individuals in adult court for crimes committed under age 18
Legislative Description
Creating a sentencing enhancement for organized retail theft.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026