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Establishes a person is guilty of criminal mischief in the second degree when he or she damages property that is public property
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Michael Cusick
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BILL NUMBER:S2941
Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to criminal mischief in the second degree
Purpose
Establishes a person is guilty of criminal mischief in the second degree when he or she damages property that is public property.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Section 145.10 of the penal law, as amended by chapter 961 of the laws of 1971, is amended to include; criminal mischief in the second degree. A person is guilty of criminal mischief in the second degree when with intent to damage property of another person, and having no right to do so nor any reasonable ground to believe that he or she has such right, he or she, damages property that is public property. Public property includes property owned, operated or controlled by any governmental agency, including, but not limited to, parks, playgrounds, parking lots, schools, libraries, post offices, municipal transit facilities and other public buildings. Criminal mischief in the second degree is a class D felony. Section 2. This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law.
Justification
Damaging public property is becoming an increasingly large problem in all areas of the State. Last year the MTA installed new shelters at bus stops across Staten Island with the intent to keep commuters dry and provide shelter and shade, A recent incident of vandalism occurred in Staten Island at a bus stop frequently used by both senior citizens as well as students attending public school, where the shelters glass walls were completely broken and shards of glass were strewn across the sidewalk, benches and street. This form of vandalism not only poses a danger to individuals waiting for the bus, but costs significant money to repair. Establishing a class D felony for damaging public property is a simple and effective way to deter future instances from occurring.
Legislative history
2010: S.3006 - Referred to Codes/A.10672 - Referred to Codes 2009: S.3006 - Referred to Codes/A.10672 - Referred to Codes 2008: S.8352 - Referred to Rules
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law.
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