HOUSE BILL 167
Critical infrastructure, trespass
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE TRESPASS – Adds to existing law to provide for the crime of critical infrastructure trespass, to provide penalties, to provide exceptions, and to authorize the attorney general to prosecute certain persons.
RS30384 / H0167
This legislation creates a penalty for critical infrastructure trespass. The bill mirrors large sections of existing trespass law, including providing for misdemeanor and felony charges based on the circumstances of the action. For individuals who plead or are found guilty of a misdemeanor, sentencing may include up to six months in jail and a fine up to $1,000. For individuals who plead or are found guilty of a felony, sentencing includes up to 10 years in a state penitentiary and a fine up to $10,000. A separate fine of up to $100,000 exists for an individual or organization that solicits critical infrastructure trespass.
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 02/20 | Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing |
| 02/21 | Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration |
| 02/24 | Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading |
| 02/27 | Read second time; Filed for Third Reading |
| 02/28 | U.C. to be returned to Ways & Means Committee |