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PA SB596
In theft and related offenses, further providing for the offense of organized retail theft; and establishing the Office of Deputy Attorney General for Organized Retail Crime Theft.
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Introduced
04/17/2023
04/17/2023
In Committee
12/13/2023
12/13/2023
Crossed Over
11/15/2023
11/15/2023
Passed
12/14/2023
12/14/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/14/2023
12/14/2023
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in theft and related offenses, further providing for the offense of organized retail theft; and <-- establishing the Office of Deputy Attorney General for Organized Retail Crime Theft; AND ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF <-- DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME THEFT.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to further define the offense of organized retail theft and establish the Office of Deputy Attorney General for Organized Retail Crime Theft. It lowers the retail value thresholds for different levels of the offense, with organized retail theft of goods valued at less than $2,000 being a misdemeanor and $2,000 or more being a felony. The bill also grants the district attorneys and the Attorney General authority to investigate and prosecute violations of this section, and establishes the Office of Deputy Attorney General for Organized Retail Crime Theft with five prosecuting attorneys across geographical districts in Pennsylvania. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2024, or immediately, whichever is later.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (8)
Dave Argall (R)*,
Ryan Aument (R),
Camera Bartolotta (R),
Michele Brooks (R),
Jay Costa (D),
Frank Farry (R),
Mike Regan (R),
Pat Stefano (R),
Last Action
Act No. 42 of 2023 (on 12/14/2023)
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