IN SB0261

Consolidates multiple property crime statutes (criminal mischief, institutional criminal mischief, cemetery mischief, railroad mischief, foreclosure mischief, cave vandalism, and critical infrastructure facility mischief) into a single "criminal vandalism" offense under IC 35-43-1-2, effective July 1, 2026.

Establishes a tiered penalty structure: Class B misdemeanor for basic offenses; Class A misdemeanor for losses of $750-$50,000 or damage to religious buildings, schools, agricultural operations, cemeteries, or caves; Level 6 felony for losses over $50,000 or damage to public records, law enforcement animals, or railroads.

Creates Level 5 felony penalties for damage to religious/institutional property exceeding $50,000, railroad damage causing serious bodily injury, or damage to critical infrastructure facilities; Level 4 felony for critical infrastructure damage over $50,000 or causing substantial utility service interruption.

Adds Level 2 felony penalty for railroad vandalism resulting in death of another person.

Allows courts to suspend driver's licenses for up to one year for graffiti-related vandalism convictions, with early reinstatement possible if the offender removes the graffiti or makes restitution.