The bill, S.B. No. 1451, proposes an amendment to Section 32.24(b) of the Penal Code, which pertains to the criminal penalties for stealing or receiving a stolen check or similar sight order. The key change in this legislation is the reclassification of the offense from a Class A misdemeanor to a state jail felony, thereby increasing the severity of the penalty for individuals convicted of this crime.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the new law will only apply to offenses committed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025. Offenses that occur before this date will be governed by the previous law, ensuring that individuals are subject to the legal standards in place at the time of their offense.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Penal Code 32.24 (Penal Code 32)