Assembly BillFailedPenal
AB 336: Criminal penalties: wildfires.
What AB 336 does, verified December 7, 2025
<p>This bill aims to increase the criminal penalties for wildfires. Currently, unlawfully causing a fire by recklessly setting fire to, burning, or causing to be burned any structure, forest land, or property is punishable as either a felony or a misdemeanor. This bill would make these violations punishable only as a felony, including a fine of up to $10,000. This change would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill also includes a provision that no reimbursement is required for certain costs mandated by the state.</p>
Bill journey
✓IntroducedComplete
2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a). (2025-04-02)Alert me
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| Apr. 02, 2025 | From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a). |
| Mar. 04, 2025 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage. |
| Feb. 10, 2025 | Referred to Com. on PUB. S. |
| Jan. 29, 2025 | From printer. May be heard in committee February 28. |
| Jan. 28, 2025 | Read first time. To print. |