California AB1097 updates trespassing laws to include new offenses and penalties.

California AB1097 amends the Penal Code to expand the definition of trespassing and increase penalties. The bill includes offenses such as entering airport operations areas, passenger vessel terminals, and public transit facilities without authorization, and refusing to leave after being asked to do so. It also adds penalties for damaging property or signs on private or tribal lands, and for entering closed areas. Penalties range from fines to imprisonment, depending on the severity and circumstances of the offense.

California AB1097 updates trespassing laws to include new offenses and penalties.

California AB1097 amends the Penal Code to expand the definition of trespassing and increase penalties. The bill includes offenses such as entering airport operations areas, passenger vessel terminals, and public transit facilities without authorization, and refusing to leave after being asked to do so. It also adds penalties for damaging property or signs on private or tribal lands, and for entering closed areas. Penalties range from fines to imprisonment, depending on the severity and circumstances of the offense.