H805 - Prevent Rioting and Civil Disorder. (Ratified)

Overview: House Bill 805 would have made the following changes:

• Clarified that active conduct is required for criminal prosecution of riot offenses.
• Increased some penalties for current offenses and create new offenses related to rioting.
• Authorized a specific civil action for injury to person or property stemming from rioting, looting or trespass during an emergency.
• Included members of the National Guard in a prohibition on certain assaults on emergency personnel.
• Increased the penalty for certain assaults on emergency personnel.
• Created requirements for bail and pretrial release for defendants charged with rioting, and looting or trespass during an emergency.

House Bill 805 was ratified by the General Assembly on September 1, 2021, and vetoed by the Governor on September 10, 2021.