ID H0148

Creates new crime of "impeding critical infrastructure" for knowingly and willfully blocking operations or preventing access to critical infrastructure facilities or their construction sites.

Establishes misdemeanor penalties of up to 6 months imprisonment and $1,000 fine if damage or economic loss is less than $1,000; felony penalties of up to 10 years imprisonment if damage or economic loss is $1,000 or more.

Allows individuals or organizations that aid, abet, solicit, compensate, or conspire to commit the crime to face fines up to $100,000, and permits critical infrastructure facilities to sue for damages including lost profits.

Exempts lawful public demonstrations protected by the U.S. or Idaho Constitution, property owners conducting authorized activities, persons engaged in lawful behavior permitted by legal or regulatory processes, and parties involved in bona fide disputes about land access.

Authorizes the Idaho Attorney General to prosecute violations at their sole discretion if the prosecuting attorney authorized to handle the case refuses to prosecute; defines critical infrastructure to include 17 sectors listed by federal cybersecurity agencies; effective July 1, 2023.