Establishing the criminal offense of felony rental vandalism, addressing state supplementary assistance, and providing penalties

This bill establishes the criminal offense of felony rental vandalism and addresses eligibility for state supplementary assistance.1, that results in damage to the dwelling unit exceeding $1,000, or that involves the intentional creation, introduction, or failure to prevent a pest infestation that causes damage exceeding $1,000, is guilty of felony rental vandalism. Felony rental vandalism is a class “D” felony. A class “D” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than five years and a fine of at least $1,025 but not more than $10,245. The bill provides that a clerk of the sentencing court shall notify the department of health and human services of any conviction of felony rental vandalism.5 until full restitution is paid to the landlord as ordered by the sentencing court, or the person has served a term of incarceration imposed by the court for the offense. The bill does not apply to assistance provided solely for dependent children who were not involved in the violation, or emergency medical assistance required to preserve life or prevent serious harm. The bill provides that to the extent permitted by federal law, a person convicted of felony rental vandalism shall be ineligible for housing assistance under section of the United States Housing Act of 1937 or any successor program until the requirements of the bill are met. Nothing in the bill shall be construed to require action by the state that would result in the loss of federal funding.