HB1474

House Bill 1474 amends the Arkansas Criminal Code to expand the legal definition of 'critical infrastructure.' Specifically, the bill adds underground storage facilities to the existing list of facilities classified as critical infrastructure. Under Arkansas law, critical infrastructure is defined as a facility that is enclosed by a physical barrier or clearly marked with signage indicating that unauthorized access is prohibited. By including underground storage facilities in this definition, the bill increases the legal protections afforded to these sites under state criminal statutes.