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Shoplifting: increased penalties for prior crimes.

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

CA SB 316 · Senate Bill · 2023–2024

Stage
Session ended
Started in
Senate
Sponsors
6
Latest action
Nov 29, 2023

What it does

Existing law, the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act, enacted as an initiative statute by Proposition 47, as approved by the electors in the November 4, 2014, statewide general election, makes the theft of property that does not exceed $950 in value petty theft and makes that crime punishable as a misdemeanor, with certain exceptions. The initiative statute defines shoplifting as entering a commercial establishment with the intent to commit larceny while that establishment is open during regular hours, where the value of the property that is taken or intended to be taken does not exceed $950. The initiative statute requires that shoplifting be punished as a misdemeanor.

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Where it stands

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

  1. Introduced (Current step)

    Introduced · Nov 29, 2023

  2. Committee (Needs attention)

    The session ended first

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

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Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in California.

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