H40 - Prevent Rioting and Civil Disorder. (SL 2023-6)

Overview: S.L. 2023-6 makes the following changes:

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

This act became effective December 1, 2023, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.