This bill amends section 76-2325.01 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, which pertains to unlawful interference with telecommunications. The key change involves the inclusion of "broadband" and "communications" alongside telecommunications in the language that describes the types of facilities that are protected under this law. Specifically, it states that any person who willfully and maliciously breaks, injures, destroys, or interferes with the poles, wires, or other facilities of telecommunications, broadband, or communications companies, as well as railroad and electric light and power companies, will face penalties as prescribed in section 28-519.

Additionally, the bill removes references to "messages" and the "transmission of" light, heat, and power from the existing statute. The original section 76-2325.01 is repealed, indicating that the new language will replace the previous version entirely. This legislative change aims to enhance the protection of various communication infrastructures in Nebraska by broadening the scope of what constitutes unlawful interference.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 76-2325.01