LA HB429

Expands the definition of "critical infrastructure" to include oil and natural gas facilities and operations, covering drilling, production, transportation, refining, processing, storage, delivery, transmission, and related roads and equipment

Adds unauthorized entry and theft of critical infrastructure as predicate crimes that qualify as terrorism when committed with intent to intimidate civilians or coerce government entities

Establishes a mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years imprisonment at hard labor for terrorism committed through theft or unauthorized entry of critical infrastructure

Increases penalties for theft of critical infrastructure under $25,000 from a maximum $10,000 fine and 15 years to a maximum $50,000 fine and 20 years at hard labor, matching the existing penalty for thefts of $25,000 or more

Amends R.S. 14:61, 14:67.24, and 14:128.1 to implement these changes