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Committee introduces bill raising penalties for trespass and damage to ‘strategic facilities’
Summary
The House Judiciary and Rules Administration Committee unanimously voted to introduce RS 32,015, a proposal that would increase criminal penalties for damaging or trespassing on designated "strategic facilities," and add penalties for individuals or groups that encourage such acts.
Representative Bridal Raybould, sponsor of RS 32,015, told the House Judiciary and Rules Administration Committee the measure increases criminal penalties for people who damage or trespass on facilities the bill designates as strategic.
The bill raises misdemeanor penalties for damage under $10,000 to up to six months in jail and a fine up to $10,000, while damage exceeding $10,000 would carry a possible sentence of up to two years and fines up to $100,000 (not to exceed measured economic loss). First-time trespass…
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