S.769

Upgrades offense of criminal mischief if person damages or impairs operation of school bus in the presence of child under age 16.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Upgrades offense of criminal mischief for damaging or impairing school bus in presence of child under 16.

This bill amends the offense of criminal mischief to upgrade the severity of the crime if a person damages or impairs the operation of a school bus in the presence of a child under 16. Specifically, it would make such an act a crime of the fourth degree. If the damage or impairment of operation of a school bus causes bodily injury to a child under 16, it would be a crime of the third degree.

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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee