Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Eliminate Retail Theft and Porch Piracy
April 10, 2024
April 10, 2024
STUART, Florida, April 10 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 9, 2024:
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 549, which increases penalties for retail theft, porch piracy, and inciting looting via social media.
Retail theft is rampant in blue jurisdictions and a growing problem throughout the country because of social media-organized looting incidents. Retailers nationwide have reported losing $112 billion in 2022 alone. Location . . .
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 549, which increases penalties for retail theft, porch piracy, and inciting looting via social media.
Retail theft is rampant in blue jurisdictions and a growing problem throughout the country because of social media-organized looting incidents. Retailers nationwide have reported losing $112 billion in 2022 alone. Location . . .