Bill > HB0080

This bill creates a new legal provision called "Aggravated disorderly conduct on a street or highway" that establishes specific circumstances under which a person can be charged with a criminal offense. Specifically, the bill defines aggravated disorderly conduct as intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly obstructing vehicular or pedestrian traffic on streets or highways that either have a speed limit of 40 miles per hour or more, or have at least two lanes traveling in the same direction, and then refusing to comply with a law enforcement officer's lawful order to move from the roadway. The offense is classified as a class B misdemeanor, but becomes a class A misdemeanor if the individual has a prior conviction for the same offense within the past year. The bill incorporates definitions from Section 76-1-101.5 and will take effect on May 7, 2025. This legislation appears aimed at preventing dangerous roadway obstructions and ensuring public safety by providing law enforcement with a clear legal mechanism to address such situations.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

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