HB 196 -- ARSON (Wildberger)

COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN:  Crime Prevention and Public Safety

This bill expands the crimes of arson in the first and second
degree to include damage to a structure by fire or explosion when
the fire or explosion is caused by a person committing or
attempting to commit a felony.

The statute of limitation is extended from three to five years
for the crimes of arson in the first degree, arson in the second
degree, and knowingly burning or exploding property.

FISCAL NOTE:  Estimated Cost on General Revenue Fund of Less than
$100,000 in FY 2006, FY 2007, and FY 2008.  No impact on Other
State Funds in FY 2006, FY 2007, and FY 2008.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated August 25, 2005 at 1:18 pm