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At least 14 states have passed laws in the past two years to combat retail theft, but critics question the need for these laws and say the threat of organized shoplifting rings is overblown.
At least 14 states have enacted retail theft laws over the past two years in response to reports of highly organized theft rings.
Nine states passed new laws this year, either toughening punishment or creating task forces to study the potential threats posed by organized theft rings
A state senator known for filing legislation aimed at IndyGo has introduced a measure targeting the transit agency again in 2024. IndyGo says the bill, if passed, would kill the proposed Blue Line.
In recent years, retailers, prosecutors and police have pushed state and federal lawmakers to crack down on thieves who, they say, have become increasingly sophisticated and violent.