HB 1058 -- Hate Crimes

Sponsor:  Haywood

This bill adds first and second degree arson to the crimes
included in the hate crimes statute when the structure damaged is
a place of worship.  The penalty for arson involving a place of
worship is a class A felony.  Currently, arson is a class A
felony only when it is in the first degree and a person has
suffered serious physical injury or has died as a result of the
fire or explosion.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated October 11, 2002 at 9:00 am