Once signed into law, prosecutors will be able to issue a felony charge instead of a misdemeanor to anyone who physically harms a retail worker.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is cracking down on retail theft crimes in the 2025 budget by putting power in the hands of law enforcement, courts and small business owners.
Small business owners could also potentially receive tax credits for investing and implementing security measures to try and prevent crime from occurring in their places of business.The Huntington resident said he has seen firsthand how surveillance can curb crime. Hochul says attorneys will also be able to combine the value of stolen goods from the same crime scheme when filing larceny charges.
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