Liability and vicarious liability creation for trespass to critical infrastructure

This bill creates legal liability for individuals who trespass on or damage critical infrastructure like pipelines, utilities, or public service facilities, and holds recruiters or organizers of such trespasses responsible for resulting property damage. It amends Minnesota law to make damaging critical infrastructure with intent to disrupt services a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison or a $20,000 fine, while unauthorized entry (without consent) becomes a gross misdemeanor under specific conditions like refusing to leave or ignoring posted signs. The law directly affects trespassers and those who recruit, train, or aid them, extending liability to entities that facilitate such actions. It applies to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2025, and focuses on property damage and trespass to infrastructure rather than other activities.