SC H4661

Creates new criminal offense for unauthorized entry into critical infrastructure facilities, including chemical plants, power generation/transmission facilities, natural gas facilities, oil refineries, mines, transportation hubs, communications infrastructure, steelmaking facilities, and regulated dams

Unauthorized entry into a critical infrastructure facility is a Class D felony punishable by up to 15 years imprisonment

Damaging or interfering with critical infrastructure property during unauthorized entry elevates the offense to a Class B felony with up to 25 years imprisonment

Using an unmanned aircraft system (drone) with attached weapons, firearms, or explosives during unauthorized entry constitutes a Class C felony with up to 20 years imprisonment

Prohibits threatening electric utility workers with deadly weapons when they are performing their duties, and preserves rights to lawful assembly and peaceful protest