The proposed bill aims to enhance penalties and community service requirements for offenses related to graffiti and property damage, specifically targeting malicious mischief and criminal street gang tagging. It mandates that individuals convicted of these offenses complete at least 40 hours of community restitution, which may involve activities like cleaning up graffiti or litter in public areas. The bill also introduces stricter penalties for repeat offenders, elevating subsequent offenses of criminal street gang tagging to a class C felony, and allows prosecutors to file special allegations in cases of organized graffiti, potentially leading to enhanced sentencing.

In addition to addressing graffiti-related offenses, the bill amends juvenile sentencing standards, requiring young offenders adjudicated for malicious mischief to perform community restitution alongside local sanctions or as an alternative to confinement. It outlines various sentencing options for juveniles, emphasizing rehabilitation and considering prior adjudications. Furthermore, the bill includes a provision ensuring that if any part of the act is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable, thereby maintaining the legislation's integrity. Overall, the bill seeks to deter property damage while promoting accountability and community involvement in restoration efforts.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 9A.48.105, 9.94A.533, 9A.20.030, 36.28A.210, 13.40.0357