House Passes National Arsonist Registry Bill

WASHINGTON - The House has passed a bill sought by California lawmakers that would create a national registry of convicted arsonists.

The House passed a similar bill two years ago, but the effort stalled in the Senate. A recent deadly fire in the Angeles National Forest in Southern California led to a renewed push for an arsonists' registry.

Currently, California, Illinois and Montana maintain a database of convicted arsonists. Investigators say a nationwide registry would help them better keep track of repeat offenders.

The registry would be available only to law enforcement and would contain information such as the arsonist's photo, address and place of employment.

Similar legislation is pending in the Senate.


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Permalink Reply by Art "ChiefReason" Goodrich on October 1, 2009 at 10:52am
This one should be a no-brainer.
Permalink Reply by R Griffin on October 1, 2009 at 2:05pm
They should have a special plate on their vehicle and be banned from living in high rises and apartment complex.
Permalink Reply by Bill Brierton on October 1, 2009 at 2:35pm
All I can say is that its about time.
Permalink Reply by PAUL GERMOND on October 1, 2009 at 4:25pm
TRUE THIS IS DEFINENTLY ABOUT TIME. I WOULD WONDER AT HOW MANY NAMES ON THAT LIST WOULD TRULY SURPRISE US
Permalink Reply by Alan on October 3, 2009 at 8:46pm
Its about time. Hopefully, the Senate will go along this time and pass the bill.

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