Bill > A04933

This bill creates a new criminal offense called "desecration of property commemorating a historical figure" under the New York penal law, which would be classified as a class C felony. The law would make it a crime for a person to intentionally damage or steal any real or personal property related to a historical or culturally significant individual, such as commemorative monuments, markers, or street signs, when the person has no legal right to do so. The offense covers two specific scenarios: (1) damaging property associated with a historically or culturally significant person, and (2) stealing personal property related to such a person with the intent to steal. A class C felony in New York is a serious criminal charge that typically carries a potential prison sentence of up to 15 years. The bill would take effect on the first of November following its enactment, providing a clear timeline for implementation of the new legal provision.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4933