Shoplifting in California may get a lot easier, after the state Senate passed a controversial bill on May 31 that would make it illegal for store employees to confront thieves.

According to Cortese, the bill is intended to “help employers keep employees safe at work.”

According to the California Realtors Association (CRA), the bill will apply to all industries – not just retail, if passed. CRA president and CEO Rachel Michelin told Fox2/KTVU that the bill “goes way too far.” “I think it will open the doors even wider for people to come in and steal from our stores,” she said.

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