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PA SB819

PA SB819
In burglary and other criminal intrusion, providing for offenses relating to critical infrastructure facilities; and imposing penalties.


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Introduced
06/20/2023
In Committee
04/10/2024
Crossed Over
04/09/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in burglary and other criminal intrusion, providing for offenses relating to critical infrastructure facilities; and imposing penalties.

AI Summary

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Crimes and Offenses law to create new offenses related to critical infrastructure facilities. Specifically, it establishes a misdemeanor offense for trespassing on critical infrastructure facilities without permission, with higher penalties for trespass with the intent to damage or disrupt operations. It also creates a felony offense for damaging, destroying, or tampering with equipment at critical infrastructure facilities. The bill defines "critical infrastructure facility" to include various energy, transportation, and communications facilities. It also allows facility owners to file civil lawsuits for damages against those arrested or convicted under these new provisions.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Referred to JUDICIARY (on 04/10/2024)

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