S.B. No. 1451 amends Section 32.24(b) of the Penal Code to increase the criminal penalty for the offense of stealing or receiving a stolen check or similar sight order from a Class A misdemeanor to a state jail felony. This change reflects a more severe legal consequence for individuals convicted of this offense, aiming to deter such criminal activities.

The bill specifies that the new law will only apply to offenses committed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025. Offenses occurring before this date will continue to be governed by the previous law, ensuring that individuals are judged according to the legal standards in place at the time of their actions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Penal Code 32.24 (Penal Code 32)
Senate Committee Report: Penal Code 32.24 (Penal Code 32)
Engrossed: Penal Code 32.24 (Penal Code 32)
House Committee Report: Penal Code 32.24 (Penal Code 32)
Enrolled: Penal Code 32.24 (Penal Code 32)