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SB 265: Crimes: looting.
What SB 265 does, verified February 3, 2026
This bill aims to amend the law regarding looting during state or local emergencies. Looting is defined as entering a building, place, or vehicle with the intent to commit theft during a declared state or local emergency. Currently, looting is punishable by either a one-year county jail sentence or as a felony. The bill would increase the punishment for looting to a felony, regardless of the emergency status. This change would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill also specifies that reimbursement for certain costs is not required for this act.
Bill journey
✓IntroducedComplete
2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me
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| Feb. 02, 2026 | Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
| Apr. 16, 2025 | April 22 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author. |
| Apr. 09, 2025 | Set for hearing April 22. |
| Feb. 14, 2025 | Referred to Com. on PUB. S. |
| Feb. 04, 2025 | From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 6. |