HB 2135 revises the Penal Code to expand the definition and penalties for organized retail theft. It broadens the scope of activities that constitute an offense, including actions facilitating the acquisition and redistribution of stolen retail merchandise worth at least $100. Penalties range from a Class B misdemeanor to a first-degree felony based on the value of the merchandise, with increased penalties for organizers or for the use of devices to evade detection. The bill applies to offenses committed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025​.