Senate Bill 92 aims to modify the penalties associated with property theft and retail theft by allowing for the aggregation of values from multiple violations committed by the same individual within a six-month period. Specifically, the bill introduces new provisions under sections 943.20 (5) and 943.50 (6) of the statutes, which state that the value of property from multiple theft violations can be combined for charging and penalty determinations. This means that if a defendant commits several thefts within the specified timeframe, the total value of the stolen items will be considered when determining the severity of the crime and the corresponding penalties.

Additionally, the bill creates sections 971.19 (2m) and 971.36 (5), which outline the jurisdiction for prosecuting aggregated theft crimes. It allows for the prosecution of multiple violations as a single crime in any county where the violations occurred, granting exclusive jurisdiction to the prosecutor over these cases. This legislative change is intended to streamline the prosecution process and ensure that repeat offenders face appropriate penalties based on the total value of their thefts.