Concerning theft in the third degree.

 S-1160.1

SENATE BILL 5685

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2025 Regular Session

By Senator Lovick

AN ACT Relating to theft in the third degree; amending RCW 9A.56.050 and 9.94A.640 ; and prescribing penalties.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

Sec. 1. RCW 9A.56.050 and 2009 c 431 s 9 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) A person is guilty of theft in the third degree if he or she commits theft of property or services which (a) does not exceed (( seven hundred fifty dollars )) $750 in value, or (b) includes (( ten )) 10 or more merchandise pallets, or (( ten )) 10 or more beverage crates, or a combination of (( ten )) 10 or more merchandise pallets and beverage crates.

(2) (( Theft )) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, theft in the third degree is a gross misdemeanor.