HB 2454 Summary

• Establishes a new criminal offense of trespassing on critical electrical infrastructure in Chapter 708, Hawaii Revised Statutes

• Defines criminal trespass on critical electrical infrastructure as: (a) intentionally entering or remaining unlawfully on fenced/posted critical electrical infrastructure property with intent to commit a crime, or (b) recklessly disregarding a risk that the property belongs to a critical electrical infrastructure company

• Classifies trespassing on critical electrical infrastructure as a Class C felony

• Defines "critical electrical infrastructure" to include power plants, power generation facilities used during high demand, electric transmission facilities, electric stations or substations, and other facilities supporting generation, transmission, or distribution of electricity; excludes support offices and unenclosed transmission land or rights-of-way

• Takes effect July 1, 2050