AB 468
Crimes: looting.
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Bill overview
This bill updates California law regarding looting, specifically expanding the definition to include first and second-degree burglary, grand theft, trespass, and theft from a vehicle when these crimes occur within an ‘evacuation zone.’ It increases penalties for these offenses committed during declared states of emergency or evacuation orders, aiming to address looting following natural disasters. The bill also requires coordination with Senate Bill 571 for full implementation.
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