Criminal Law - Interference With Critical Infrastructure or a Public Safety Answering Point

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill criminalizes unauthorized access, hacking, ransomware possession, and other acts meant to impair computers, networks, or services that are essential to the state. It targets anyone who tries to shut down or damage government systems, utilities, health facilities, schools, or public safety call centers, with penalties ranging from misdemeanors to ten‑year felonies depending on the harm caused. The law aims to protect public safety, health, and the economy from cyber attacks.

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Hearings

• Judiciary — Bill Hearing
  Judiciary · Feb 10, 2026

History

1. May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 521
2. Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 13, 2026Returned Passed
4. Apr 8, 2026Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
5. Apr 8, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
6. Feb 27, 2026Referred Judicial Proceedings
7. Feb 26, 2026Third Reading Passed
8. Feb 24, 2026Second Reading Passed
9. Feb 24, 2026Favorable Adopted
10. Feb 23, 2026Favorable Report by Judiciary
11. Jan 30, 2026Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
12. Jan 28, 2026First Reading Judiciary

Sponsors

• Hill · sponsor
• Boyce
• Guzzone
• Moreno
• Smith

Bill text

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