A bill for an act relating to critical infrastructure sabotage, and making penalties applicable.

SSB 1148 amends Iowa law to define "critical infrastructure" to include telecommunications, information, and cable services (as defined under federal law). It makes intentionally causing widespread disruption to these services without authorization a class B felony, punishable by up to 25 years in prison and fines of $85,000-$100,000. The bill directly affects individuals who sabotage essential communication networks and law enforcement handling such cases. Key provisions clarify which services are protected and establish specific criminal penalties for disruptions. The bill is currently pending in committee after a subcommittee recommended passage.