Organized Retail Theft Act of 2025

SB 11, the Organized Retail Theft Act of 2025, defines "organized retail theft" as a series of thefts from retail stores over 90 days with intent to permanently deprive merchants, return merchandise for gain, or resell it. It prohibits thefts exceeding $1,500 in aggregate value, classifying violations as felonies with escalating penalties based on total value ($1,500-$25,000: up to 5 years; $25,000-$100,000: up to 10 years; $100,000+: up to 20 years). The bill requires courts to mandate restitution to retailers and merges convictions under this law with standard theft charges for sentencing. It directly affects retailers (as victims) and individuals committing coordinated theft schemes across multiple locations.