California SB265 amends the Penal Code to classify certain thefts as looting during emergencies.

California SB265 amends Section 463 of the Penal Code to classify specific thefts as looting during emergencies. Petty theft, grand theft, and burglary committed during a state or local emergency, or under an evacuation order, resulting from disasters like earthquakes, fires, floods, or riots, are now considered looting. Penalties include imprisonment in a county jail for up to one year for petty theft and burglary, and up to six months for grand theft. Probation conditions may include mandatory community service and jail time.

California SB265 amends the Penal Code to classify certain thefts as looting during emergencies.

California SB265 amends Section 463 of the Penal Code to classify specific thefts as looting during emergencies. Petty theft, grand theft, and burglary committed during a state or local emergency, or under an evacuation order, resulting from disasters like earthquakes, fires, floods, or riots, are now considered looting. Penalties include imprisonment in a county jail for up to one year for petty theft and burglary, and up to six months for grand theft. Probation conditions may include mandatory community service and jail time.