Relating to theft.
Summary
Creates a new way of committing the crime of theft in the second degree when the theft occurs from a dwelling or within the curtilage of a residence. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Creates two new ways of committing the crime of theft in the first degree when the theft occurs from a dwelling or within the curtilage of a residence. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to rank theft in the first degree at specified crime category levels. Creates a new way of committing the crime of aggravated theft in the first degree when the theft occurs from a dwelling or within the curtilage of a residence. Punishes by a maximum of 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both. Modifies and creates two new ways of committing the crime of organized retail theft. Increases the penalties for organized retail theft if the person possesses a firearm during the commission of the offense or has two or more prior convictions. Punishes by a maximum of 20 years' imprisonment, $375,000 fine, or both. Directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to rank organized retail theft at specified crime category levels.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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