Bill > SB0138

This bill amends existing laws to provide for criminal violations and consequences related to rioting. Key provisions include: 1. Increasing penalties for assaulting a peace officer or military servicemember during a riot, including mandatory minimum sentences. 2. Expanding the crime of propelling bodily substances or objects to include using a dangerous weapon and causing bodily injury, with harsher penalties for repeat offenses. 3. Expanding the crime of harassment to include communicating an immediate threat of bodily injury or property damage during a riot, with potential sentence enhancements. 4. Defining the crime of riot more broadly and increasing the penalty to a third-degree felony if bodily injury, property damage, or the use of a dangerous weapon occurs. 5. Allowing a court to deny bail for individuals charged with a felony riot offense if there is substantial evidence and the court finds the individual is likely to not appear for a subsequent court appearance.