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AB 271: Crimes: looting.
What AB 271 does, verified February 3, 2026
This bill aims to strengthen penalties for looting during a state of emergency or local emergency. It would make looting punishable as a felony instead of a misdemeanor or a year in county jail. The bill would also require a minimum jail term of 90 days for petty theft committed during this time. Additionally, the bill would impose penalties for impersonating a peace officer, firefighter, or government employee while committing looting. The bill would also exempt the state from reimbursing local agencies and school districts for certain costs related to the bill.
Bill journey
✓IntroducedComplete
2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me
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| Feb. 02, 2026 | From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
| Jan. 31, 2026 | Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution. |
| Apr. 29, 2025 | In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. |
| Apr. 16, 2025 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. |
| Mar. 28, 2025 | Referred to Com. on PUB. S. |