AB 70/SB 96: Anti-Protest Bill

Ambiguous language about "riots" could criminalize various aspects of lawful assembly.

Failed to pass both houses, will not become law this session

This bill was purportedly created to stop so-called “riots” by making it a Class I Felony to “incite” a riot. However, overbroad and ambiguous language used in the legislation could criminalize various aspects of lawful assembly and threaten punishment of innocent protesters who are not involved in and may not even be aware of any illegal activity during a demonstration.