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AB 297: Arson: penalties.
What AB 297 does, verified February 3, 2026
This bill aims to increase penalties for felony arson. A person convicted of felony arson would face additional punishment if they cause multiple structures to burn in a single incident. The bill also proposes to increase penalties for those who cause 500 or more acres of forest land to burn. This would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill does not require reimbursement for certain costs mandated by the state.
Bill journey
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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. |
| Mar. 04, 2025 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted. |
| Feb. 10, 2025 | Referred to Com. on PUB. S. |
| Jan. 24, 2025 | From printer. May be heard in committee February 23. |