House Bill 2535
Creates new theft offenses related to dwellings and increases penalties for organized retail theft when a firearm is present.
1-13 (H)
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
1-17 (H)
Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
6-27 (H)
In committee upon adjournment.
Overview
- Expands theft offenses and raises penalties, including enhanced punishment for organized retail theft when a firearm is involved.
Key provisions
- Creates a new way to commit theft in the second degree when theft occurs from a dwelling or curtilage.
- Creates two new ways to commit theft in the first degree for similar dwelling or curtilage thefts.
- Creates a new way to commit aggravated theft in the first degree for dwelling or curtilage theft.
- Modifies and expands organized retail theft offenses.
- Increases penalties for organized retail theft when the person possesses a firearm or has prior convictions.
- Directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to rank specified theft offenses on the sentencing grid.
Penalties / enforcement
- Theft in the second degree: up to 364 days’ imprisonment and a $6,250 fine.
- Theft in the first degree: up to five years’ imprisonment and a $125,000 fine.
- Aggravated theft in the first degree: up to 10 years’ imprisonment and a $250,000 fine.
- Organized retail theft with firearm possession or prior convictions: up to 20 years’ imprisonment and a $375,000 fine.
Effective date / timeline
- Effective date not specified in the OLIS summary.
Exceptions / carve-outs
- No specific exceptions noted in the OLIS summary.
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- House Bill 2294Dead
Directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to classify theft of a firearm as a crime category 8 offense on the sentencing guidelines grid of the commission.
- House Bill 2396Dead
Provides that a person is automatically qualified to obtain a permit to purchase a firearm if the person holds a valid concealed handgun license.
- House Bill 2606Dead
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