Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes additional code of criminal procedures.

Highlights:

• Classifies a hate crime as a class G felony (Sec. 1).

• Classifies a hate crime with aggravating factors as a class E felony (Sec. 1).

• Classifies institutional desecration involving 420,000 or more or with prior convictions as a class D felony (Sec. 1).

• Classifies institutional desecration involving $1,000 to $20,000 or with prior convictions as a class E felony (Sec. 1).

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