SACRAMENTO — Building on California’s robust laws and strategies to reduce crime and protect communities, Governor Newsom today signed landmark legislation to further crack down on property and retail crime. The new laws provide tougher criminal penalties for repeat offenders and additional tools for felony prosecutions.
“A promise made is a promise kept — we’re taking bipartisan action to make our communities safer and stronger,” said Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire. “These ten critical bills will crack down on retail theft, blunt local crime, and help our downtowns thrive for decades to come. Thanks to the partnership of Governor Newsom, Speaker Rivas, and the tireless work of our Senate and Assembly colleagues, California communities are getting the laws they need and rightfully deserve.”
“California’s hard-working business owners asked for our help, and today we are delivering thoughtful, balanced new laws that will protect their livelihoods, workers and customers,” said Speaker of the Assembly Robert Rivas. “To those who brazenly harass and shoplift from our stores: Accountability is here. I’m deeply proud of my colleagues for taking on this crucial public-safety issue, and I thank Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur, the Governor, Pro Tem and Attorney General for their dedication and leadership. In California, we keep each other safe and get the job done.”
"I am grateful to the Governor for signing this landmark legislative package and to Speaker Rivas for making retail theft a priority,” said Select Committee on Retail Theft chair, Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur. “This legislation directly benefits Californians by addressing the urgent issue of retail crime, which impacts shoppers, business owners, and workers across our state. Many constituents have expressed concerns about local retailers closing, job losses, and safety. By working together with various stakeholders, we crafted a balanced solution that disrupts retail crime rings while maintaining crucial criminal justice reforms. This law is a significant step toward making our communities safer and stronger."
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