Indiana SB0261 renames "criminal mischief" to "criminal vandalism" and consolidates related offenses into this new statute.

Indiana SB0261 amends the Indiana Code to rename the crime of "criminal mischief" to "criminal vandalism." It repeals and consolidates several related offenses into the criminal vandalism statute, including "institutional criminal mischief," "cemetery mischief," "railroad mischief," and "critical infrastructure facility mischief." The bill also updates definitions and provisions related to these offenses, ensuring consistency and clarity in the law. Effective July 1, 2026, the changes aim to streamline the legal framework around property damage and vandalism in Indiana.

Indiana SB0261 renames "criminal mischief" to "criminal vandalism" and consolidates related offenses into this new statute.

Indiana SB0261 amends the Indiana Code to rename the crime of "criminal mischief" to "criminal vandalism." It repeals and consolidates several related offenses into the criminal vandalism statute, including "institutional criminal mischief," "cemetery mischief," "railroad mischief," and "critical infrastructure facility mischief." The bill also updates definitions and provisions related to these offenses, ensuring consistency and clarity in the law. Effective July 1, 2026, the changes aim to streamline the legal framework around property damage and vandalism in Indiana.