California Governor Signs 10 Bills Targeting Retail Theft

Two of the new laws let prosecutors combine the value of stolen goods from separate incidents if the total would top the state’s $950 threshold for a felony.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a package of 10 retail theft bills at a Home Depot in San Jose, Calif., on Aug. 16, 2024. Travis Gillmore/The Epoch Times

California now has 10 new retail theft laws after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a legislative package Aug. 16 at a Home Depot in San Jose.

After months of negotiations, the bills were recently passed by the Legislature after lawmakers prioritized public safety legislation meant to address retail theft.