HB257

Generally revise critical infrastructure protection laws

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Montana HB257 revises critical infrastructure protection laws, defining broadband and wired communications as critical infrastructure facilities.

Montana HB257 amends the state's critical infrastructure protection laws by defining broadband and wired communications as critical infrastructure facilities. The bill also revises the definitions of "critical infrastructure" and "critical infrastructure facility," and updates the criminal penalties for trespassing and damaging these facilities. The penalties range from misdemeanors to felonies, depending on the extent of the damage caused.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

49 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 18, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Energy, Technology & Federal Relations Hearing

Jan 27, 2025

3:00 PM

House Energy, Technology and Federal Relations Hearing

History

Apr 7, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 7, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

Apr 1, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President