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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person commits criminal damage to property when he or she intentionally damages, destroys, or tampers with equipment in a critical infrastructure facility without authorization from the critical infrastructure facility. Provides that a violation is: (1) a Class 4 felony when the damage to property does not exceed $500; (2) a Class 3 felony when the damage to property exceeds $500 but does not exceed $10,000; and (3) a Class 2 felony when the damage to property exceeds $10,000. Provides that a person may be liable in any civil action for money damages to the owner of the critical infrastructure facility for any damage resulting from a violation. Provides that it is an affirmative defense to a violation that the owner of the property or land damaged consented to the damage. Provides that a person may also be liable to the owner for court costs and reasonable attorney's fees resulting from a violation. Changes the name of the offense of criminal trespass to a nuclear facility to criminal trespass to a critical infrastructure facility. Includes as an element of the offense that the person must have the intent to damage, destroy, or tamper with equipment of the facility. Provides that a person may also be liable in a civil action for money damages to the owner of the critical infrastructure facility for any damage to personal or real property of the facility resulting from the trespass. Provides that a person may also be liable to the owner for court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. Defines "critical infrastructure facility" and "with the intent to damage, destroy, or tamper with equipment of the facility".
AI Summary
This bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to create new offenses and penalties related to damage or trespass at "critical infrastructure facilities," which are broadly defined to include essential services like power generation, water treatment, telecommunications, transportation hubs, and certain manufacturing and mining operations, especially those enclosed by barriers. The bill establishes that intentionally damaging, destroying, or tampering with equipment at these facilities without authorization is a felony, with penalties ranging from a Class 4 felony for damage under $500 to a Class 2 felony for damage exceeding $10,000, and also allows for civil liability for damages, court costs, and attorney fees. Additionally, the offense of criminal trespass to a nuclear facility is renamed and expanded to "criminal trespass to a critical infrastructure facility," requiring intent to damage, destroy, or tamper with equipment, and also carries felony penalties and civil liability, though it includes exceptions for lawful labor disputes, union organizing, and the exercise of free speech or assembly.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 01/29/2026)
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