Representative John George is recognized for his authorship and passage of House Bill 1592, landmark legislation strengthening Oklahoma's fight against organized retail crime. The new law establishes clear criminal definitions for organized retail theft, significantly increases penalties for offenders — including up to eight years imprisonment for thefts exceeding $15,000 — and re-creates the Oklahoma Organized Retail Crime Task Force under the Office of the Attorney General, empowering law enforcement to prevent, investigate, and prosecute retail crime rings across the state.

Organized retail crime costs Oklahoma businesses millions of dollars each year and drives up prices for everyday consumers. HB 1592 gives retailers and law enforcement the tools they need to fight back. ORMA members are grateful for Representative George's unwavering commitment to protecting Oklahoma's retail community.