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IN SB0471

Offenses involving critical infrastructure. Repeals the term "key facility" and replaces it with "critical infrastructure facility". Defines "critical infrastructure facility". Provides that a person who, not having a contractual interest in the property, knowingly or intentionally enters the real property of a critical infrastructure facility without the permission of the owner of the critical infrastructure facility or an authorized person commits the offense of critical infrastructure facilit


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Introduced
01/14/2019
In Committee
03/19/2019
Crossed Over
02/11/2019
Passed
03/26/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/06/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Offenses involving critical infrastructure. Repeals the term "key facility" and replaces it with "critical infrastructure facility". Defines "critical infrastructure facility". Provides that a person who, not having a contractual interest in the property, knowingly or intentionally enters the real property of a critical infrastructure facility without the permission of the owner of the critical infrastructure facility or an authorized person commits the offense of critical infrastructure facility trespass. Provides that a person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally damages or defaces property of a critical infrastructure facility commits the offense of critical infrastructure facility mischief. Provides criminal penalties and civil remedies

AI Summary

This bill repeals the term "key facility" and replaces it with "critical infrastructure facility", which is defined to include various types of facilities such as chemical plants, refineries, electric utility facilities, water treatment facilities, and transportation hubs. The bill makes it a Level 6 felony for a person to knowingly or intentionally enter the real property of a critical infrastructure facility without permission. It also makes it a Level 5 felony for a person to recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally damage or deface property of a critical infrastructure facility, with higher penalties if the pecuniary loss is at least $50,000 or the damage causes a substantial interruption or impairment of a critical infrastructure utility service. The bill provides for civil damages for persons aggrieved by violations and potential liability for those who compensate or remunerate individuals for committing these offenses.

Committee Categories

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Public Law 276 (on 05/06/2019)

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