An act relating to the aggregate value of stolen property in certain crimes

This bill modifies Vermont's theft laws to allow prosecutors to combine the value of multiple thefts within a 180-day period to determine if a crime meets the $900 threshold for grand larceny or felony retail theft. It directly affects individuals charged with larceny or retail theft by changing how the value of stolen property is calculated when multiple incidents occur within a specific timeframe. The key provision permits adding together the value of separate thefts committed by one person or in concert with others over 180 days, rather than evaluating each incident individually. If the combined total exceeds $900, the charges could be elevated from petit larceny or misdemeanor retail theft to grand larceny or felony retail theft, which carry heavier penalties. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.