10 bills to combat retail theft, including organized crime rings, pass in California; await Governor Newsom's review.

California lawmakers have passed a set of 10 bills aiming to combat retail theft, including organized crime rings involved in thefts. The bills await Governor Gavin Newsom's review, while a separate ballot measure, Proposition 36, seeks to stiffen penalties for retail theft and fentanyl offenses. The legislation aims to address growing concerns about organized retail theft in the state, though some Democrats have voiced concerns about increasing mass incarceration.

August 13, 2024
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