HB 429·LA·house
CRIME/THEFT: Adds theft or unauthorized entry of a critical infrastructure as a predicate crime for terrorism (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Signed into LawFiled Feb 25, 2026
Sponsor: Jacob Landry (R)
Latest Action
Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 804.
Jun 8, 2026
Summary
The law makes theft or unauthorized entry into designated critical infrastructure a predicate offense for terrorism. It expands the definition of critical infrastructure to specifically include public drinking water systems, water intake structures, and sewer treatment facilities. The change is intended to improve protection of essential water and wastewater services.
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