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Crimes: fires.

It became law on Aug 16, 2024.

CA SB 1242 · Senate Bill · 2023–2024

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Latest action
Aug 16, 2024

What it does

Existing law prohibits unlawfully causing a fire by recklessly setting fire to, burning, or causing to be burned, any structure, forest land, or property. A violation of this prohibition is punishable as either a misdemeanor or a felony.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Aug 16, 2024

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Where it goes next

Once a bill is decided, the questions are about what is done with it in California.

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