Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to enhance public safety by establishing new legal consequences for individuals and organizations involved in trespassing on or damaging critical infrastructure in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• Liability for Trespass: Individuals arrested or convicted for trespassing or causing damage to critical infrastructure can be held liable for damages to personal or real property related to the offense.
• Vicarious Liability: This extends liability to any person or entity that recruits, trains, aids, or conspires with someone to commit trespassing or damage on critical infrastructure. Those who advised or otherwise supported the unlawful activity can also be held responsible for damages caused.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill proposes amendments to Minnesota Statutes, sections 609.594 and 609.6055, which address criminal actions related to trespassing and damage to critical infrastructure.
• It introduces new sections in Minnesota Statutes chapter 604 to include provisions for vicarious liability.

Relevant Terms

• Trespass
• Critical Infrastructure
• Vicarious Liability
• Public Safety
• Liability for Damages