Amends statute that criminalizes display of symbols, objects, or graffiti exposing another to threats of violence to specifically include noose, burning cross, or other symbol of hate.

This bill amends New Jersey hate crime laws to explicitly include nooses, burning crosses, and other symbols of hate as criminal threats of violence. It directly affects individuals who place such symbols on private property, expanding the existing statute that already criminalizes graffiti and objects intended to threaten bodily harm. The legislation clarifies that displaying these specific hate symbols constitutes a third-degree crime when placed on private property and a fourth-degree crime when damaging religious, educational, residential, or assembly spaces. In addition to potential jail time or fines, convicted individuals may be required to pay restitution or perform community service to remove the graffiti. The changes take effect immediately upon passage.