Crime for damage to farm machinery and equipment established, crime for trespasses on agricultural land established, and criminal penalties provided.
HF 3566 makes it a gross misdemeanor to intentionally place hard objects (like iron or steel) in growing crops with the intent to damage farm machinery used for harvesting, spraying, or planting. It also updates trespass laws to specifically protect agricultural land, making it a crime to enter locked or posted farmland without permission. The bill requires courts to order restitution for damaged equipment and defines "agricultural land" using existing law. This directly affects farmers (as property owners) and anyone entering fields without consent, imposing criminal penalties for intentional property damage or trespass.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 23, 2026
Last action Mar 26, 2026
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2
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Committee
1
Mar 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to Public Safety Finance and Policy
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture Finance and Policy
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bobbie Harder
RRepublican
Co
John Burkel
RRepublican
Co
Keith Allen
RRepublican
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