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SB 1266: Crimes: theft.
What SB 1266 does, verified August 15, 2026
This bill would amend the current law regarding theft to change the way the value of stolen items is calculated. Currently, the value is determined by the fair market scrap value, but under this bill, the value would be calculated as the full cost to the victim to repair and replace the stolen materials, including labor and equipment. This change would apply to thefts of copper materials valued at more than $950. Additionally, thefts committed against critical infrastructure within a 90-day period would be able to aggregate to meet the $950 threshold. The bill would also require the use of a state-mandated local program.
Bill journey
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5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: August 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. (2026-08-13)Alert me
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| Aug. 13, 2026 | August 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. |
| Aug. 05, 2026 | August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file. |
| Jul. 02, 2026 | Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jul. 01, 2026 | From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (June 30). |
| Jun. 23, 2026 | June 23 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author. |