(1)
(a) As used in this section:
- (i) "Agent of a foreign government" means the same as that term is defined in 18 U.S.C. Sec. 951.
- (ii) "Federally designated foreign terrorist organization" means a foreign organization that is designated by the federal government as a terrorist organization in accordance with 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1189.
- (b) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits unlawfully advancing foreign organizations and governments if the actor:
(a)
- (i) commits a local, state, or federal criminal offense that has a penalty level of a class B misdemeanor, class A misdemeanor, or felony; and
- (ii) coordinates with a federally designated foreign terrorist organization to commit the offense described in Subsection (2)(a)(i) with the intent to benefit or advance the interests of the federally designated foreign terrorist organization; or
- (b) unlawfully acts, or attempts to act, as an agent of a foreign government.
- (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony.
Enacted by Chapter 368, 2026 General Session