Bill > S2296

This bill amends existing disorderly conduct laws to specifically criminalize and establish mandatory minimum prison sentences for unlawfully interfering with traffic on federal and state highways, meaning that individuals who intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly stand, sit, kneel, or otherwise loiter on these highways in a way that obstructs or delays traffic will face felony charges. For a first offense, the penalty is one to three years in prison with at least 60 days served without the possibility of suspension, deferral, or probation; a second offense carries a sentence of three to five years with at least one year served without these benefits; and a third offense results in five to ten years with at least two years served without these benefits. Furthermore, if this interference causes the death of someone, particularly an emergency vehicle occupant, the charge becomes "unlawful interference with traffic, resulting in death," punishable by five to thirty years in prison with at least five years served without the possibility of suspension, deferral, or probation. This act will become law immediately upon its passage.

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