Establishes crime of gang shoplifting.
This bill creates a new criminal offense called "gang shoplifting" for groups acting together to steal from stores or damage property in a visible way. It directly affects individuals participating in coordinated thefts or vandalism at retail locations, such as organized "flash mobs" targeting stores. The law makes this a third-degree crime punishable by 3-5 years in prison, with a mandatory minimum of one year (no parole eligibility) and a $15,000 fine. It also ensures this charge doesn’t merge with other criminal convictions, requiring separate sentencing.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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3 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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District
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Brian Stack
DDemocratic
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Jon Bramnick
RRepublican
P
Tony Bucco
RRepublican
Co
Jim Holzapfel
RRepublican
Co
Mike Testa
RRepublican
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