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WA SB5348

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Phil Fortunato

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Amends RCW 9.94A.533, which governs sentencing enhancements for various felony crimes in Washington State

  • Enhancement applies to the standard sentence range and runs consecutively with other sentencing provisions

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Law & Justice1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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