HB 1138: Retail Theft Prevention Program
HB 1138 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Jun 3, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThe act creates the retail theft prevention advisory board (advisory board) in the division of criminal justice in the department of public safety (division). The advisory board shall develop procedures related to applying for a grant for the retail theft prevention grant program created in the act; review grant applic...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- Targets organized retail theft reducing business losses
- Provides resources for combatting gift card fraud
Risks
- Administrative costs for new advisory board
- Reversion of funds from existing programs may limit prior scope
Society
Benefits
- Focuses on structured prevention and deterrence initiatives
- Increases transparency through annual SMART Act reporting
Risks
- Potential for expanded law enforcement surveillance tools
- Risk of over-policing certain retail sectors
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
Confidence
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Grant-funded technology deployments must be monitored for privacy and due process implications
Analysis based on legislative abstract only
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