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WV HB2624

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Steele

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Raises the threshold for grand larceny from $1,000 to $2,500; theft below $2,500 is now classified as petit larceny (misdemeanor) with penalties up to one year in jail and/or $2,500 fine

  • Increases the maximum fine for grand larceny ($2,500 to $24,999) from $2,500 to $10,000 while maintaining the 1-10 year prison sentence

  • Eliminates the alternative sentencing option of one year in jail for grand larceny convictions

  • Creates new felony offense of "aggravated grand larceny" for theft of $25,000 or more, punishable by 3-15 years in prison and fines up to $100,000

Legislative Description

Modifying the crimes of petit larceny and grand larceny

Crime

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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