Louisiana HB330 increases penalties for desecration of graves and institutional vandalism, particularly against religious buildings.
Louisiana HB330 amends existing laws to increase penalties for desecration of graves and institutional vandalism. For desecration of graves, the fine is increased from up to $500 to up to $1,000, and offenders must make restitution. For institutional vandalism, the fine for damages under $500 increases from up to $500 to up to $1,000, and for damages between $500 and $50,000, the fine increases from up to $1,000 to between $1,000 and $5,000. Additionally, when vandalism targets a religious building, the offender must make restitution.
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