Enhances criminal penalties for criminal mischief and larceny offenses committed at a place of religious worship
This bill strengthens penalties for property crimes committed at places of religious worship and cemeteries. It directly affects individuals who damage or steal property at churches, mosques, synagogues, and other religious sites, as well as those who desecrate burial grounds. The legislation creates new felony charges for damaging or stealing religious property regardless of its monetary value, while also raising the monetary thresholds for cemetery desecration offenses from misdemeanors to felonies in more serious cases. Additionally, the bill increases the sentencing severity for repeat offenders who commit cemetery desecration within a five-year period. These changes aim to provide stronger legal consequences for crimes targeting sacred spaces and burial sites.
Bill status
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Introduction
Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 26, 2026
Last action Mar 26, 2026
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sam Sutton
DDemocratic
Co
James Skoufis
DDemocratic
Co
Steve Chan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Tony Palumbo
RRepublican
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