A bill for an act establishing the criminal offense of felony rental vandalism, addressing state supplementary assistance, and providing penalties.

Summary

The bill makes it a Class D felony for a tenant or occupant to damage a rental unit by $1,000 or more, or to cause a pest infestation that results in that level of damage. Convicted individuals cannot receive state supplementary assistance or Section 8 housing aid until they pay full restitution or complete any imposed jail term, with limited exceptions for children’s aid and emergency medical care. The law also requires courts to inform the Department of Health and Human Services of each conviction.

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