S.E.A. 471, P.L. 276
Effective: July 1, 2019
Repeals the term “key facility” and replaces it with “critical infrastructure facility”. Defines “critical infrastructure facility”. Provides that a person who, not having a contractual interest in the property, knowingly or intentionally enters the real property of a critical infrastructure facility without the permission of the owner of the critical infrastructure facility or an authorized person commits the offense of critical infrastructure facility trespass. Provides that a person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally damages or defaces property of a critical infrastructure facility commits the offense of critical infrastructure facility mischief. Provides criminal penalties and civil remedies for offenses involving a critical infrastructure facility. Provides that the chapter addressing offenses of related critical infrastructure facilities does not apply to protected conduct or collective bargaining agreements. Provides that a victim of the offense of critical infrastructure facility trespass or mischief may recover damages sustained from a person who caused the loss. Provides that a person that compensates, provides consideration to, or remunerates a person for committing the offense of critical infrastructure facility trespass or mischief may be held liable for civil damages. Provides that if a person commits the offense of conspiracy to commit the offense of critical infrastructure facility trespass or mischief with a person who commits the offense of critical infrastructure facility trespass or mischief, the conspiring person shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $100,000.
Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/471