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H01552025 Regular Session

Adds to existing law to provide for the crimes of impeding a strategic facility and strategic facility trespass.

STRATEGIC FACILITIES -- Adds to existing law to provide for the crimes of impeding a strategic facility and strategic facility trespass.

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This legislation creates a penalty for impeding and trespassing related to strategic facilities. The bill includes provisions for misdemeanor and felony charges based on the circumstances of the action. Misdemeanorimpeding: Forindividualswhopleadorarefoundguilty,sentencingmayincludeuptosixmonths in jail and a fine up to $10,000. Felony impeding: For individuals who plead or are found guilty if damages are more than $10,000, sentencing includes up to two years in a state penitentiary and a fine up to $100,000 (not to exceed the damage or economic loss). Misdemeanor trespassing: For individuals who plead or are found guilty for the first time, sentencing may include up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. Felony trespassing: For any person who pleads or is found guilty of trespassing for a second time within five years, it qualifies as a felony with a sentence of up to 10 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $20,000. A separate fine of up to $100,000 exists for an individual or organization that solicits impeding or trespassing of strategic facilities. This legislation does not limit any activities protected under the U.S. or Idaho Constitutions.

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This legislation will have a de minimus impact on the General Fund or other funding sources, assuming prosecution remains with local authorities for misdemeanor charges. In the event, prosecution results in a felony plea or conviction and placement in a state facility, the average cost per day (FY20) for an Idaho prison resident is $74.34. If the Attorney General leads the prosecution, the office is currently funded.

Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration