ND HB1528

Expands arson (class B felony) to include intentionally damaging one's own property to deprive another party with a legal interest, such as a mortgage holder, co-owner, or lienholder

Sets a $2,000 threshold for arson charges when destroying personal property to deprive another's legal interest

Defines "legal interest" to include joint ownership, mortgages, contracts, deeds, and liens

Expands "endangering by fire or explosion" statute to explicitly protect first responders, including firefighters, volunteer firefighters, law enforcement, and emergency medical personnel

Passed unanimously in both chambers (House 89-0, Senate 45-0)