Pennsylvania SB68 amends the offense of institutional vandalism to include desecration and increase penalties for property damage.
Pennsylvania SB68 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to redefine and penalize institutional vandalism more severely. The bill specifies that institutional vandalism includes desecrating, destroying, vandalizing, defacing, or damaging religious, burial, educational, government, or other public facilities. Penalties are increased based on the severity of the act, with the most severe penalties applying if the act results in death, bodily injury, or significant financial loss. The bill also includes definitions for terms such as "desecrate" and "instrument of crime.
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