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MontanaHB 25769th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)House

Generally revise critical infrastructure protection laws

Sponsored By: Greg Kmetz (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Stronger penalties for harming critical infrastructure

The law increases criminal penalties for attacks on critical infrastructure. Offenses must be done purposely or knowingly. Trespassing at a fenced or posted site with that intent is a felony. Penalty: up to 18 months in jail or a $4,500 fine, or both. Damaging equipment under $1,500 is a misdemeanor with up to 6 months in jail or a $500 fine, plus restitution. Damage over $1,500 is a felony with up to 30 years in prison, a fine up to $150,000, or both. Organizations that take part or conspire can face fines up to 10 times the usual amount.

More sites now protected as critical infrastructure

The law adds cable TV, broadband, and other wired lines to the list of critical infrastructure. This includes headends, poles, coaxial and fiber lines, and gear attached to those lines. Listed sites like refineries, power plants, water plants, ports, and rail yards are protected even without fences or warning signs. Some other facilities remain protected only when fenced or clearly marked.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Greg Kmetz

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Kenneth Bogner

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 276 • No: 24

Senate vote • 3/24/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 49 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/21/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 48 • No: 2

House vote • 2/5/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 90 • No: 10

House vote • 2/4/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 89 • No: 11

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter Number Assigned

    4/7/2025House

  2. Signed by Governor

    4/7/2025House

  3. Transmitted to Governor

    4/1/2025House

  4. Signed by President

    4/1/2025Senate

  5. Signed by Speaker

    3/28/2025House

  6. Returned from Enrolling

    3/26/2025House

  7. Sent to Enrolling

    3/24/2025House

  8. 3rd Reading

    3/24/2025Senate

  9. 2nd Reading

    3/21/2025Senate

  10. Committee Report

    3/19/2025Senate

  11. Committee Executive Action

    3/18/2025Senate

  12. Hearing

    3/12/2025Senate

  13. Referred to Committee

    2/17/2025Senate

  14. 1st Reading

    2/6/2025Senate

  15. Transmitted to Senate

    2/5/2025House

  16. 3rd Reading

    2/5/2025House

  17. 2nd Reading

    2/4/2025House

  18. Committee Report

    1/30/2025House

  19. Committee Executive Action

    1/29/2025House

  20. Hearing

    1/23/2025House

  21. 1st Reading

    1/20/2025House

  22. Referred to Committee

    1/20/2025House

  23. Introduced

    1/17/2025House

Bill Text

  • As Amended (Version 3)

    3/25/2025

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  • Enrolled

    3/25/2025

    PDF

  • As Amended (Version 2)

    1/30/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/17/2025

    PDF

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