Iowa SF577 amends the definition of critical infrastructure to include telecommunications services and makes sabotage of these services a class "B".

Iowa SF577 expands the definition of "critical infrastructure" to include telecommunications services, information services, cable services, and wireless services. The bill classifies intentional and unauthorized substantial and widespread interruptions or impairments of these services as "critical infrastructure sabotage," a class "B" felony. Penalties for this offense include up to 25 years of confinement and a fine between $85,000 and $100,000.

Iowa SF577 amends the definition of critical infrastructure to include telecommunications services and makes sabotage of these services a class "B".

Iowa SF577 expands the definition of "critical infrastructure" to include telecommunications services, information services, cable services, and wireless services. The bill classifies intentional and unauthorized substantial and widespread interruptions or impairments of these services as "critical infrastructure sabotage," a class "B" felony. Penalties for this offense include up to 25 years of confinement and a fine between $85,000 and $100,000.