California 20252026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 10 R cosponsors

AB 336 — Criminal penalties: wildfires.

Last action — From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Assembly. Introduced January 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Assembly.

Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 R).

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 1 recorded vote so far — a real headwind.

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Summary

Existing law prohibits unlawfully causing a fire by recklessly setting fire to, burning, or causing to be burned, any structure, forest land, or property. A violation of this prohibition that causes great bodily injury, that causes an inhabited structure or property to burn, or that causes a fire of a structure or forest land is punishable either as a felony or a misdemeanor. This bill would make the above-described violations punishable only as a felony including a fine not to exceed $10,000. By increasing the punishment of a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The recent update to Bill AB 336 now includes an additional line of text that clarifies its content. This addition is important because it helps ensure that everyone understands the bill's purpose and provisions more clearly. By making these changes, lawmakers aim to improve transparency and make the bill more accessible to the public.

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Action History

  1. From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

  2. In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage.

  3. Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  4. From printer. May be heard in committee February 28.

  5. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 111 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (111)

111 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

Failed 2 Yea · 3 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 2000
Democratic 0304
Total 2304
% of votes cast 22%33%0%44%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
González, Mark Democratic Not Voting
Haney, Matt Democratic Not Voting
Harabedian, John Democratic Not Voting
Nguyen, Stephanie Democratic Nay
Ramos, James C. Democratic Not Voting
Schultz, Nick Democratic Nay
Sharp-Collins, LaShae Democratic Nay
Alanis, Juan Republican Yea
Lackey, Tom Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety environment
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 336 do?
Existing law prohibits unlawfully causing a fire by recklessly setting fire to, burning, or causing to be burned, any structure, forest land, or property. A violation of this prohibition that causes great bodily injury, that causes an inhabited structure or property to burn, or that causes a fire of a structure or forest land is punishable either as a felony or a misdemeanor. This bill would make the above-described violations punishable only as a felony including a fine not to exceed $10,000. By increasing the punishment of a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Who sponsors AB 336?
AB 336 is sponsored by Essayli, Sanchez, Kate (Republican), Patterson, Joe (Republican), Macedo, Alexandra (Republican), Hoover, Josh (Republican), Gallagher, James (Republican), Dixon, Diane (Republican), Chen, Phillip (Republican), Wallis, Greg (Republican), Ta, Tri (Republican), and Gonzalez, Jeff (Republican).
What is the current status of AB 336?
This bill is in committee in the Assembly. Introduced January 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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