From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Summary
The bill amends California Penal Code section 451.1 to allow a three‑, four‑, or five‑year prison term increase when a person causes 500 or more acres of forest to burn. It also states that the state will not have to reimburse local agencies or school districts for any costs arising from this new penalty. The change targets arson offenders and seeks to deter large‑scale forest fires.
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- Public Safety Committee HearingPublic Safety · Mar 4, 2025
History
- From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
- Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
- In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.
- Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
- From printer. May be heard in committee February 23.
- Read first time. To print.
Sponsors
- Hadwick · sponsor
- Sanchez
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