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This bill expands legal protections for key infrastructure assets in Kentucky by modifying two existing laws. The bill broadens the definition of "key infrastructure assets" to include additional facilities like cable, telephone, and broadband communication lines, and electrical highway infrastructure. It strengthens trespassing and criminal mischief laws by making it illegal to unlawfully enter or use unmanned aircraft systems to surveil these assets without consent, and by criminalizing actions that damage or render key infrastructure assets inoperable. The legislation specifically prohibits unauthorized photography, recording, or distribution of images related to certain infrastructure facilities, with penalties ranging from Class B to Class A misdemeanors for first and subsequent offenses. The bill includes numerous exceptions for legitimate uses by government agencies, utility companies, law enforcement, emergency services, and property owners. The legislative text declares an emergency exists due to ongoing threats to infrastructure assets, which allows the law to take effect immediately upon the governor's approval. This approach aims to enhance the security and protection of critical infrastructure across the state.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/sb64.html