A proposal to make nearly all car thefts a felony-level crime cleared its first hurdle in the state legislature, even as lawmakers questioned if the measure went far enough in deterring crime. Instead, sponsors of the bill, SB23-097, argued it’s a matter of equity for victims of car theft. Current state law uses car value as a threshold for if the offense is a felony or a misdemeanor. “I know this bill isn’t going to make a significant impact in deterring criminals, but who it will make a significant impact on are the victims,” state Sen.

 

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