As enacted: - Expands the offense of organized retail theft by increasing the time period for aggregating the value of stolen items to 365 days and clarifies that the accessory offense includes using online platforms. - Establishes fostering the sale of stolen property and gift card crime as new forms of larceny. - Increases the maximum punitive damages in a civil action for shoplifting from $300 to $1,000. - Authorizes the Department of Children and Families to receive acknowledgment of parentage information for certain juvenile court matters. - Requires a disclosure for any use of surveillance pricing, with disclosure to the consumer relating to their rights. - Prohibits retail sellers and third-party delivery services from engaging in surveillance pricing except in specified circumstances, such as loyalty programs or publicly disclosed discounts.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
May 28, 2026 | — | Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor |
May 28, 2026 | — | Transmitted to the Secretary of State |
May 20, 2026 | — | Public Act 26-130 |
May 6, 2026 | — | In Concurrence |
May 6, 2026 | — | House Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule A |
May 6, 2026 | — | House Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A |
May 6, 2026 | — | House Adopted Senate Amendment Schedule A |
May 6, 2026 | — | Potential Disagreeing Action, Tabled for the Calendar, House |
| Last Action | May 28, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | May 21, 2026 |
| Updated | May 29, 2026 |