Washington HB1452 strengthens penalties for motor vehicle and retail theft and funds specialized prosecutors in high-crime areas.

Washington HB1452 addresses rising motor vehicle and retail theft by increasing penalties and funding specialized prosecutors. It defines organized retail theft in the first degree for property valued at $5,000 or more, and in the second degree for property valued between $750 and $5,000. It also increases penalties for attempting to elude a police vehicle and other related offenses. The bill establishes a grant program to fund special deputy prosecuting attorneys in counties with high motor vehicle and retail theft rates.

Washington HB1452 strengthens penalties for motor vehicle and retail theft and funds specialized prosecutors in high-crime areas.

Washington HB1452 addresses rising motor vehicle and retail theft by increasing penalties and funding specialized prosecutors. It defines organized retail theft in the first degree for property valued at $5,000 or more, and in the second degree for property valued between $750 and $5,000. It also increases penalties for attempting to elude a police vehicle and other related offenses. The bill establishes a grant program to fund special deputy prosecuting attorneys in counties with high motor vehicle and retail theft rates.