CA SB896

Extends the current aggravated arson law until January 1, 2024, increasing the property damage threshold from $7,000,000 to $8,300,000 to qualify as an aggravating factor.

Delays until January 1, 2024 a previously scheduled change that would have eliminated the dollar amount threshold for property damage as an aggravating factor for aggravated arson.

Maintains three aggravating factors for aggravated arson: prior arson conviction within 10 years, property damage exceeding $8,300,000, or damage to 5 or more inhabited structures.

Preserves the penalty of 10 years to life imprisonment for aggravated arson convictions, with ineligibility for parole for at least 10 calendar years.

Specifies that no state reimbursement is required for local agencies because the law changes the definition and penalty of a crime.