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1999 SESSION

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SB 915 Defacing monuments or memorials.

Introduced by: Charles R. Hawkins | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Injury to property. Makes the crime of unlawfully injuring property or monuments, etc., a Class 3 misdemeanor and, if intentional, a Class 1 misdemeanor. Presently, the damage to the property just has to be unlawful, which criminalizes accidental destruction in excess of $1,000 as a Class 6 felony. The bill also makes provisions for dismissal upon payment of restitution.

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Injury to property. Adds intent to the crime of injuring property or monuments, etc. Presently, the damage to the property just has to be unlawful, which criminalizes accidental destruction in excess of $1,000 as a Class 6 felony.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Injury to property. Adds intent to the crime of injuring property or monuments, etc. Presently, the damage to the property just has to be unlawful, which criminalizes accidental destruction in excess of $1,000 as a Class 6 felony.