New York bill S04821 amends the penal law to redefine cemetery desecration offenses, removing the $250 damage threshold and introducing a new.

New York bill S04821 amends the penal law to redefine cemetery desecration offenses. It removes the $250 damage threshold for the second-degree cemetery desecration, making it a class E felony for any damage or theft regardless of value. The bill also introduces a new crime of cemetery desecration in the first degree, which is a class D felony. This new crime applies to individuals previously convicted of second-degree desecration within the last five years. The changes aim to strengthen penalties for offenses against cemetery properties and personal items located in cemeteries.

New York bill S04821 amends the penal law to redefine cemetery desecration offenses, removing the $250 damage threshold and introducing a new.

New York bill S04821 amends the penal law to redefine cemetery desecration offenses. It removes the $250 damage threshold for the second-degree cemetery desecration, making it a class E felony for any damage or theft regardless of value. The bill also introduces a new crime of cemetery desecration in the first degree, which is a class D felony. This new crime applies to individuals previously convicted of second-degree desecration within the last five years. The changes aim to strengthen penalties for offenses against cemetery properties and personal items located in cemeteries.