Adds provisions relating to the offense of stealing
HB 1557 reclassifies theft offenses into specific felony classes (A to E) based on the type and value of stolen property. It elevates penalties for stealing high-value items like livestock over $3,000, motor vehicles, or property containing anhydrous ammonia (e.g., tank trucks), making these class B or A felonies. The bill also establishes mandatory minimum sentences for repeat livestock thefts and clarifies that stealing items like catalytic converters, firearms, court records, or property from end-of-life care facilities triggers higher penalties. It defines "stealing" to include unauthorized appropriation of property with intent to deprive the owner, with severity determined by the stolen item’s nature or value. The law applies to anyone committing theft of the specified property types or exceeding defined value thresholds.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Feb 27, 2025
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Mike Costlow
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