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Introduced
02/17/2017
02/17/2017
In Committee
03/29/2017
03/29/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/01/2018
02/01/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to add Section 490.55 to the Penal Code, relating to theft.
AI Summary
This bill would allow merchants or independent educational providers to offer a person suspected of theft involving merchandise taken from the merchant's premises the opportunity to complete a precomplaint education program in lieu of making or filing a report of theft with law enforcement. The bill would also allow the merchant or provider to inform the person of relevant criminal or civil remedies, and to reduce or waive the program fee based on the person's ability to pay. The goal is to reduce recidivism and provide educational opportunities to low-risk offenders who engage in shoplifting.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (on 02/01/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180AB1549 |
| Bill | http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180AB1549 |
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