Idaho Bills

Adds to existing law to provide for the crimes of impeding critical infrastructure and critical infrastructure trespass.

This legislation creates a penalty for critical infrastructure impeding and trespassing. The bill includes provisions for misdemeanor and felony charges based on the circumstances of the action. Misdemeanor impeding: For individuals who plead or are found guilty, sentencing may include up to six months in jail and a fine up to $10,000. Felony impeding: For individuals who plead or are found guilty if damages are more than $10,000, sentencing includes up to two years in a state penitentiary and a fine up to $100,000 (not to exceed the damage or economic loss). Misdemeanor trespassing: For individuals who plead or are found guilty for the first time, sentencing may include up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. Felony trespassing: For any person who pleads or is found guilty of trespassing for a second time within five years, it qualifies as a felony with a sentence of up to 10 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $20,000. A separate fine of up to $100,000 exists for an individual or organization that solicits critical infrastructure impeding or trespassing. This legislation does not limit any activities protected under the U.S. or Idaho Constitutions.