HI SB2515

Creates a new criminal offense of trespassing on critical electrical infrastructure property in Chapter 708 of Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Makes trespassing on critical electrical infrastructure property a class C felony when a person intentionally and unlawfully enters or remains on such property with intent to commit a crime, and the property is fenced or enclosed with posted warning signs.

Defines "critical electrical infrastructure" to include power plants, power generation facilities for peak demand, electric transmission facilities, electric stations or substations, and other essential electricity generation, transmission, or distribution facilities.

Excludes support offices, electric transmission land, and rights-of-way that are not completely enclosed and maintained by the electric utility from the definition of critical electrical infrastructure property.

Effective date of July 1, 2050.