This bill amends and reenacts R.S. 14:61, which pertains to the unlawful entry of critical infrastructure in Louisiana. It provides a revised definition of "critical infrastructure" to include various facilities such as chemical manufacturing plants, refineries, electrical power generation sites, and water treatment facilities, among others. The bill also corrects the term "liquified" to "liquefied" and adds new categories to the definition, including water control structures and communications facilities.

Additionally, the bill introduces enhanced penalties for repeat offenders, stipulating that a second or subsequent violation will result in imprisonment of six months to ten years and fines ranging from $500 to $4,000. It also establishes stricter penalties for unauthorized entry during a declared state of emergency, with potential imprisonment of three to fifteen years and fines up to $5,000. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that certain lawful activities, such as peaceful demonstrations and recreational activities near pipelines, are not prohibited under this section.

Statutes affected:
HB507 Original: 14:61(B)
HB507 Engrossed: 14:61(B)
HB507 Enrolled: 14:61(B)(1)
HB507 Act : 14:61(B)(1)