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LA HB429
LA HB429Adds theft or unauthorized entry of a critical infrastructure as a predicate crime for terrorism (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
summary
Introduced
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
In Committee
04/08/2026
04/08/2026
Crossed Over
04/07/2026
04/07/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 14:61(A)(1) and (4) and (B)(introductory paragraph) and 67.24(C) and to enact R.S. 14:61(A)(5) and (6) and (B)(1)(c) and 128.1(A)(6) and (B)(6), relative to the unauthorized entry and theft of critical infrastructure; to add oil fields as critical infrastructure; to make unauthorized entry and theft of oil fields predicate crimes for terrorism; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill amends Louisiana law to expand the definition of "critical infrastructure" to include oil and natural gas facilities and operations, and makes unauthorized entry into or theft from these locations a predicate crime for terrorism. Specifically, it clarifies that unauthorized entry includes operating drones or using technological means to interfere with critical infrastructure systems, and it revises penalties for theft of critical infrastructure. By adding "theft or unauthorized entry of a critical infrastructure" as a qualifying act, the bill allows for individuals committing these offenses with the intent to intimidate or coerce the civilian population or influence government policy to be prosecuted for terrorism, facing a minimum of twenty years imprisonment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary C. (on 04/08/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB429&sbi=y |
| Fiscal Note - HB429 Engrossed | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1454452 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1453911 |
| House Committee Amendment #2422 ACRJ Proposed | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1453864 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB429 Engrossed | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1454204 |
| House Committee Amendment #2364 ACRJ Draft | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1453574 |
| House Committee Amendment #2369 ACRJ Draft | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1453582 |
| Fiscal Note - HB429 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1453356 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1444396 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB429 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1444400 |
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