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This bill amends the existing Indiana legal definition of "critical infrastructure facility" to expand the classification of communications services facilities. Specifically, the bill adds wires and equipment used to provide communications service to a customer as part of the definition of a communications services facility. The updated definition now includes not only central offices, cable head ends, cable nodes, and cellular telephone tower sites, but also the specific communication infrastructure used to deliver services directly to customers. This change broadens the legal understanding of what constitutes a communications services facility under Indiana's critical infrastructure laws, which are designed to protect important utility and infrastructure assets from potential damage or interference. The amendment will take effect on July 1, 2025, and is part of the state's broader efforts to comprehensively define and safeguard critical infrastructure across various sectors including energy, transportation, communications, and manufacturing.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/437/details