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This bill modifies Washington state law regarding theft in the third degree by making several key changes. First, it updates the monetary threshold for third-degree theft from an unspecified amount to $750, and maintains the existing provision about stealing 10 or more merchandise pallets or beverage crates. Importantly, the bill changes the classification of third-degree theft from a standard gross misdemeanor to a class C felony for individuals with two or more prior adult convictions for the same offense. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision allowing individuals convicted of felony theft in the third degree to petition for vacation of their conviction one year after completing community custody and substance use disorder treatment, which provides a pathway for rehabilitation. The bill also makes some technical amendments to the process of vacating criminal records, including clarifying timeframes and conditions under which a conviction might be removed from a person's criminal history. These changes aim to provide more nuanced legal approaches to handling theft offenses, balancing punitive measures with opportunities for rehabilitation.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5685&Year=2025&Initiative=false