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This bill revises Nevada law to add theft (specifically NRS 205.0832) to the list of crimes that carry additional penalties when committed against persons 60 years of age or older or vulnerable persons. Under the existing law, certain serious crimes against older or vulnerable individuals already trigger enhanced sentencing, and this bill extends those provisions to include theft. The additional penalty means that if someone commits theft against an older or vulnerable person, they will face extra imprisonment time, which must be served consecutively with the original sentence. The bill also adds theft to the list of crimes that can result in a civil penalty, with fines ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 for a first offense and $10,000 to $30,000 for subsequent offenses. When determining the length of the additional penalty, the court must consider factors such as the crime's circumstances, the offender's criminal history, the impact on the victim, and any mitigating factors. The collected civil penalties will be deposited into a victim compensation fund and an investigative unit account dedicated to protecting older and vulnerable persons. The goal of the bill is to provide additional legal protections and deterrence for crimes targeting more vulnerable populations.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/11828/Overview