Broadens riot and disorderly conduct; enhances penalties for public monument destruction; addresses riot victim assaults; creates crime of promotion of violent, disorderly assembly.
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This bill broadens the definitions of riot and disorderly conduct, enhancing penalties for public monument destruction and creating a new crime of promoting violent, disorderly assemblies. It addresses assaults on riot victims and clarifies the circumstances under which a peace officer can order a dispersal of a crowd. Specifically, it increases penalties for riotous behavior and adds a new offense for individuals who organize or finance violent assemblies.
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