AB 12
Crimes: looting.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Died
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Bill overview
This bill amends California law to treat looting as a felony when it occurs during a state or local emergency, specifically following events like earthquakes, fires, or riots. It expands the definition of looting to include petty theft committed during these emergencies. Additionally, the bill increases penalties for impersonating first responders while committing looting, and clarifies the criteria for declaring a ‘state of emergency’ and ‘local emergency.’
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