Amends statute that criminalizes display of symbols, objects, or graffiti exposing another to threats of violence to specifically include noose, burning cross, or other symbol of hate.

New Jersey's S 1781 amends existing hate crime laws to explicitly criminalize displaying symbols like nooses, burning crosses, or other hate symbols (including those tied to white supremacy or Nazi ideology) on private property if they cause fear of violence. The bill specifically targets acts such as graffiti or objects placed on private property that expose others to threats of bodily harm. It expands the definition in two statutes: a third-degree crime for general property (up to 5 years in prison) and a fourth-degree crime for religious, educational, or memorial properties (up to 18 months). The law requires offenders to pay restitution for property damage or perform community service to remove the graffiti, maintaining existing penalty structures. This change aims to clarify legal consequences for hate symbols without altering sentencing levels.