HB 2715 Summary

• Increases fine for projecting laser at law enforcement officer from $100 to $500 for first offense, with imprisonment up to 1 year remaining unchanged.

• Elevates second or subsequent laser offense against law enforcement from misdemeanor to felony, with fine up to $1,000 and imprisonment in Department of Corrections for up to 2 years.

• Elevates aiming laser at aircraft from misdemeanor to felony for first offense, with fine up to $1,000 and imprisonment of 3 months to 2 years.

• Increases penalties for second or subsequent aircraft laser offense to fine up to $5,000 and felony imprisonment of 1 to 5 years in Department of Corrections.

• Act becomes effective November 1, 2025.