HB 1456 – Definition of theft
Concerning the definition of theft.
Sponsors: Griffey, Volz, Abbarno, Couture, Mosbrucker, Graham, Chapman, Christian, Schmidt, Caldier, Jacobsen
Status: DEAD
Summary
- Currently concealing property for the purpose of stealing is not a crime and needs to be added to the definition.
- Amends the definition of “theft” to include concealing the property of another intending to deprive the other person of its use or benefit.
- Allows for enforcement of theft before someone has left the store if they are concealing property.