Protecting Local Businesses | Holding Criminals Accountable | Restoring Public Safety

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WHAT IS HB25-1141?

HB25-1141 strengthens penalties for repeat offenders who commit theft, burglary, and robbery against retail businesses. It closes legal loopholes that criminals exploit—especially with stolen gift cards—ensuring that habitual offenders face real consequences.

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WHY THIS BILL MATTERS

🔹 Retail Theft is Out of Control – Businesses across Colorado are being hit hard by repeat offenders who steal without fear of real consequences. Many small businesses are struggling to survive, and some have already shut down.

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🔹 Loopholes Let Criminals Exploit the System – Stolen gift cards are often undervalued in prosecutions, allowing thieves to avoid serious penalties. This bill ensures that stolen gift cards are valued at their full worth, making prosecutions more effective.

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🔹 Repeat Offenders Are Driving the Crime Wave – Many of these crimes are committed by the same individuals over and over again. HB25-1158 strengthens penalties for habitual offenders, breaking the cycle of repeat theft.

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🔹 Rising Costs for Hardworking Families – When stores suffer major losses, they are forced to raise prices or shut down. This bill helps stabilize businesses and keeps costs fair for law-abiding customers.

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🔹 Protecting Employees & Customers – Retail workers and shoppers deserve to feel safe in stores without the fear of brazen criminals operating without consequences.

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WHAT THIS BILL WILL DO

✅ Strengthen penalties for repeat offenders who commit theft, burglary, and robbery.
✅ Ensure stolen gift cards are treated as full-value assets in prosecutions.
✅ Deter organized retail crime by increasing accountability for habitual offenders.
✅ Support local businesses and prevent them from being driven out of our communities.

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