Establishes the offense of criminal mischief for low-level property offenses like egging, graffiti, and vandalism.

The bill creates a new offense called criminal mischief to address low-level property offenses such as egging, graffiti, and vandalism. These offenses often lack a clear property value damage, making prosecution difficult under existing laws. The new offense considers both financial loss and substantial inconvenience to the property owner. Criminal mischief is a petty misdemeanor and applies to actions like tampering with property or making markings without consent. This Act does not affect existing rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings.

Establishes the offense of criminal mischief for low-level property offenses like egging, graffiti, and vandalism.

The bill creates a new offense called criminal mischief to address low-level property offenses such as egging, graffiti, and vandalism. These offenses often lack a clear property value damage, making prosecution difficult under existing laws. The new offense considers both financial loss and substantial inconvenience to the property owner. Criminal mischief is a petty misdemeanor and applies to actions like tampering with property or making markings without consent. This Act does not affect existing rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings.