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Judiciary committee passes bill increasing felony level for livestock theft after debate over deterrence
Summary
The committee voted to pass House Bill 24-13 favorably to raise penalties for theft of livestock and implements of husbandry; debate centered on whether higher penalties deter theft, and Representative Carmichael asked that his negative vote be recorded.
The Committee on Judiciary worked and passed House Bill 24-13, which elevates theft of livestock (limited to cattle and horses) and implements of husbandry to a higher felony level.
Jason Thompson of the Revisor’s Office summarized HB 24-13 as raising the severity level to a level 5 non-person felony for theft of livestock or implements of husbandry. The chair opened discussion and members…
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