HB330

Louisiana HB330 increases penalties for desecration of graves and institutional vandalism, especially against religious buildings.

Louisiana HB330 amends the state's laws on desecration of graves and institutional vandalism. The bill raises the fine for desecration of graves from up to $500 to not more than $1,000 and mandates restitution for damages. For institutional vandalism, the fine increases from up to $500 to not more than $1,000 when the damage is less than $500. If the damage exceeds $500 but is less than $50,000, the fine increases from not more than $1,000 to not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000. Additionally, the bill requires restitution for damages when a religious building is vandalized.