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OR HB2535

OR HB2535
Relating to theft.

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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act changes theft crimes to address porch pirates and retail theft. (Flesch Read- ability Score: 81.8). Creates a new way of committing the crime of theft in the second degree when the theft occurs from a dwelling or within the curtilage of a residence. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days’ imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Creates two new ways of committing the crime of theft in the first degree when the theft occurs from a dwelling or within the curtilage of a residence. Punishes by a maximum of five years’ imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to rank theft in the first degree at specified crime category levels. Creates a new way of committing the crime of aggravated theft in the first degree when the theft occurs from a dwelling or within the curtilage of a residence. Punishes by a maximum of 10 years’ imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both. Modifies and creates two new ways of committing the crime of organized retail theft. Increases the penalties for organized retail theft if the person possesses a firearm during the commission of the offense or has two or more prior convictions. Punishes by a maximum of 20 years’ imprisonment, $375,000 fine, or both. Directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to rank organized retail theft at specified crime category levels.

AI Summary

This bill addresses theft crimes, focusing on protecting residential properties and combating retail theft. It modifies existing Oregon law to create new categories and enhanced penalties for theft from dwellings and organized retail theft. Specifically, the bill introduces a new provision for theft in the second degree when property is taken from a dwelling or its unenclosed curtilage, even if the value is less than $40. For theft in the first degree, it adds provisions for theft from dwellings with a value of $40 or more, and creates escalating penalties for repeat offenders. The bill also significantly expands the definition of organized retail theft, creating new categories of the crime that involve multiple perpetrators, social media coordination, and actions designed to overwhelm merchant or law enforcement responses. Additionally, the bill increases penalties for organized retail theft when the offender possesses a firearm or has prior convictions, with some offenses potentially becoming Class A felonies. The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission is directed to classify these new theft categories within their sentencing guidelines, providing a more nuanced approach to punishing different types and severities of theft.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)

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