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It is already illegal, but now you can be charged with more offenses than before. Also, the penalty may possibly be higher than for trespassing (didn't check if it's true).

It seems to be a common thing in the US. In similar way, IIRC some states have laws which make it a separate crime to use a firearm to murder someone or federal telecommunication law apparently penalizes using telco networks for obscenity and harassment which is something Title II Net Neutrality opponents like to complain about.



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