Theft of Temporary Housing During Emergency

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This bill creates a new felony charge for looting temporary housing during a declared state of emergency. If passed, stealing from or damaging temporary housing, such as a tent or mobile home, in an emergency area would be punished as a Class F felony, a more serious offense than looting other types of property. This law would apply to crimes committed on or after December 1, 2025.

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Sponsorship · 8 Sponsors

Democrat0Republican8Independent0Other0

R · PrimeTed Alexander
R · PrimeTimothy Moffitt
R · PrimeEddie Settle
R · CoBob Brinson
R · CoBobby Hanig
R · CoRalph Hise
R · CoThomas McInnis
R · CoNorman Sanderson

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