First reading, referred to Community Safety.
Summary
The bill creates a new "Retail Theft Accountability Act" that imposes a mandatory prison term of 30 to 364 days and a fine up to $5,000 on adults who are convicted of two or more specified theft‑related misdemeanors within two years. Courts must prioritize court‑supervised diversion programs, but if a participant fails to complete the program the mandatory sentence is enforced. It applies to offenses committed on or after July 1, 2026 and targets repeat thieves, retailers, and the broader community affected by shoplifting.
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