Senator Aisha Wahab’s Retail Theft Bill Sent to Governor’s Desk

Sacramento, CA —State Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab’s (D-Silicon Valley) SB 982, Organized Theft Sunset Removal, passed the legislature and ensures organized theft becomes a permanent crime.

“Small businesses are relying on us to ensure prosecutors and law enforcement have effective tools to combat organized theft,” said Senator Wahab. “This law increases the safety of all Californians.”

SB 982 is part of the Senate’s Safer California package and Governor Newsom’s Retail Theft package, and passed the legislature with bipartisan support.

Senate Bill 1356, Gender Perspective Judging, also passed the legislature and expands the scope of existing judicial training programs to more broadly cover gender bias.

SB 982 and SB 1356 will now head to the Governor’s Desk.