Washington SB5323 increases penalties for theft and possession of stolen property from first responders.

Washington SB5323 amends existing laws to increase penalties for theft and possession of stolen property from first responders. The bill classifies possessing stolen property in the first degree as a class B felony if the stolen property exceeds $5,000 in value, is used by firefighters or emergency medical service providers, or is a search and rescue dog on duty. It also includes property taken from a fire station or emergency medical services building.

Washington SB5323 increases penalties for theft and possession of stolen property from first responders.

Washington SB5323 amends existing laws to increase penalties for theft and possession of stolen property from first responders. The bill classifies possessing stolen property in the first degree as a class B felony if the stolen property exceeds $5,000 in value, is used by firefighters or emergency medical service providers, or is a search and rescue dog on duty. It also includes property taken from a fire station or emergency medical services building.