HB429

Adds theft or unauthorized entry of a critical infrastructure as a predicate crime for terrorism (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

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Louisiana HB429 adds theft or unauthorized entry of critical infrastructure as predicate crimes for terrorism.

Louisiana HB429 amends existing law to add theft or unauthorized entry of critical infrastructure as predicate crimes for terrorism. The bill also expands the definition of critical infrastructure to include oil and natural gas operations. It revises the penalties for theft of critical infrastructure, setting a maximum fine of $50,000 and imprisonment at hard labor for up to 20 years. The bill applies to cases where the stolen property's value is less than $25,000, $25,000 or more, or where human life is threatened.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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0 Nay

8 Absent

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Calendar

May 19

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary C

Mar 25

10:00 AM

House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice

History

Jun 8

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 804.

Jun 8

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

Jun 1

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.