NY S07271

Amends Penal Law section 145.05 to add a new subdivision creating criminal mischief in the third degree for intentionally damaging another person's property to promote or suppress a political ideology, or as an expression of political ideology

Currently, criminal mischief in the third degree requires property damage exceeding $250; this bill adds political motivation as an alternative basis for the charge regardless of damage amount

Criminal mischief in the third degree is a Class E felony under New York law

Takes effect on the first of November following enactment