Crimes and punishments; Laser Safety Act; increasing penalties; effective date.

HB 2715, the Laser Safety Act, increases penalties for intentionally pointing lasers at law enforcement officers or aircraft. It raises fines for first-time offenses against officers to $500 (up from $100) and for aircraft to $1,000 (up from $100), with steeper penalties for repeat violations. Second offenses against officers carry up to $1,000 fines or 2 years in jail, while second aircraft offenses can result in $5,000 fines or 5 years in prison. The law excludes authorized uses like FAA research, military operations, or emergency signaling devices. It takes effect November 1, 2025.