CALIFORNIA STATE - California has taken a dramatic step in its fight against retail theft by implementing Proposition 36, also known as the "Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act." This new law significantly alters the legal landscape by reclassifying certain shoplifting offenses as felonies, even for thefts under $950 – a threshold previously designated for misdemeanor charges. This shift signals a renewed effort to combat the state's growing problem with retail theft, a concern shared by businesses and communities.
