Bill > HB351

This bill creates a new criminal offense called "smash and grab burglary" in Kentucky's legal code. Under the proposed law, a person commits this crime when they intentionally enter a retail establishment with the intent to steal and cause property damage exceeding $500 without the owner's consent. The bill specifies two levels of severity for this offense: it is classified as a Class B felony in standard circumstances, but becomes a more serious Class A felony if the person uses a motor vehicle to cause damage to the retail establishment. By creating this specific criminal charge, the bill aims to provide law enforcement and prosecutors with a targeted legal tool to address a specific type of property crime that involves deliberate and significant damage to retail businesses during attempted theft.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb351.html