Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed law HB 549, increasing penalties for retail theft, porch piracy, and social media-incited looting.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 549 into law, increasing penalties for retail theft, porch piracy, and inciting looting via social media. The bill introduces stricter penalties for those engaging in criminal activities such as retail theft, which has become a significant issue across the nation, intensified by social media-organized looting incidents and resulting in substantial losses for retailers. The legislation will take effect on July 1, 2024.
April 09, 2024
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