CRIM CD-THEFT&RETAIL THEFT

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that an otherwise misdemeanor theft and retail theft are enhanced from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class 4 felony if the person has previously been convicted of vehicular hijacking, aggravated vehicular hijacking, or aggravated robbery. In the case of retail theft the penalty is enhanced to a Class 4 felony if the defendant had been previously convicted of forgery, or a violation of provisions of the Illinois Vehicle Code relating to the possession of a stolen or converted motor vehicle. Effective immediately.