Bill > HB126

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Crimes and Offenses law to further define the grading of retail theft offenses. It changes the grading of retail theft from a felony of the third degree for a third or subsequent offense, regardless of the value of the merchandise, to a misdemeanor of the first degree for a first or second offense where the value of the merchandise is $150 or more. The bill also removes the provision making retail theft a felony of the third degree when the amount involved exceeds $1,000 or the merchandise is a firearm or motor vehicle. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.