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ID H0167
ID H0167Adds to existing law to provide for the crime of critical infrastructure trespass, to provide penalties, to provide exceptions, and to authorize the attorney general to prosecute certain persons.
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Introduced
02/20/2023
02/20/2023
In Committee
02/24/2023
02/24/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/06/2023
04/06/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE TRESPASS -- Adds to existing law to provide for the crime of critical infrastructure trespass, to provide penalties, to provide exceptions, and to authorize the attorney general to prosecute certain persons.
AI Summary
This bill adds a new section to Idaho's criminal code to create the crime of "critical infrastructure trespass." It defines a "critical infrastructure facility" as any facility that is vital to Idaho's economic, public health, or public safety interests, and prohibits trespassing on such facilities without permission. Penalties include misdemeanor or felony charges, depending on whether it is a first or second offense. The bill also authorizes the state attorney general to prosecute such trespass cases if the local prosecutor declines to do so, and allows the facility owner to file a civil lawsuit for damages. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Ways and Means Committee (House)
Last Action
U.C. to be returned to Ways & Means Committee (on 02/28/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2023/legislation/H0167/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2023/legislation/H0167.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2023/legislation/H0167SOP.pdf |
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