A 4933 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to desecration of property commemorating a historical figure

This bill makes damaging or stealing property that commemorates a historical figure a class C felony. It specifically targets real or personal property like monuments, markers, or street signs honoring individuals with historical or cultural significance, whether they are living or deceased. To be charged, a person must intentionally damage or steal such property without legal right or reasonable belief they have one. The law applies directly to individuals who commit these acts against historically significant commemorations.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Dave DiPietro
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