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HI HB1798
Bill
Status
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Greggor Ilagan
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AI Summary
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Creates a new class C felony offense for intentionally or knowingly damaging critical infrastructure facilities without the owner's or operator's consent
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Expands the definition of "critical infrastructure" to include broadband, wireless, and cable television networks in addition to existing categories
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Critical infrastructure covered includes gas/oil systems, water supply, telecommunications, electrical power, finance/banking, emergency services, transportation, and government operations
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Effective date set for July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating further legislative action needed)
Legislative Description
Relating To Property Damage Of Critical Infrastructure Facilities.
Offenses against Property Rights
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3).
2/17/2026