California lawmakers are pushing a series of bills they claim would help the state tackle the rapid rise in retail theft. Together, they make up the bipartisan California Problem Solvers Caucus.
One bill would allow for the prosecution of repeat theft-related offenses, while another establishes a new felony offense for those who pressure youth into committing theft.
Another bill would expand organized retail theft to include “cargo theft” in order to protect rail lines, shipping lanes and delivery trucks.
Other legislation would remove the sunset date for the definition of organized retail theft and would give one county superior court the authority to charge theft even if the crimes happened in multiple counties.
