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This bill, known as the "Secure Takedown and Obstruction Prevention Act" or the "STOP Act", amends federal law to create a new criminal offense of barricading during arrest evasion. The bill defines "barricading" as taking a position in a physical location that prevents immediate access by a federal law enforcement officer and refusing to exit or comply with lawful orders when the person knows an officer is attempting to apprehend them. The legislation establishes penalties for individuals who engage in barricading, with potential imprisonment of up to 3 years for basic violations, and up to 5 years if the barricading creates a risk of serious physical harm, involves possession of a deadly weapon, or prevents a third party from safely leaving the location. The bill's congressional findings emphasize the dangers barricading poses to law enforcement officers, suspects, and bystanders, and aims to provide additional legal tools to protect federal law enforcement personnel during arrest attempts. The proposed law would be added as a new subsection to existing federal criminal statutes, specifically modifying Section 111 of Title 18 of the United States Code.

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