IN HB1090

Amends Indiana Code Section 35-43-1-2 to add a new Level 6 felony offense for criminal mischief when damage or defacement of property exposes a person or group to hatred, contempt, disgrace, or ridicule.

Establishes that basic criminal mischief remains a Class B misdemeanor, escalates to Class A misdemeanor for losses of $750-$50,000, and becomes a Level 6 felony for losses of $50,000 or more, utility service interruption, public record damage, law enforcement animal damage, or hate-motivated property damage.

Defines "institutional criminal mischief" as damaging religious structures, schools, community centers, agricultural operations, or vacant properties without consent, punishable as Class A misdemeanor escalating to Level 5-6 felonies based on damage amount.

Creates "controlled substances criminal mischief" as a Level 6 felony (Level 5 if causing moderate bodily injury) for property damage by fire or explosion during cocaine, narcotic drug, or methamphetamine manufacturing or dealing.

Authorizes courts to suspend or invalidate an offender's driver's license for up to one year for graffiti-related crimes, with discretion to rescind upon removal or restitution of the graffiti.

Takes effect July 1, 2017.