SB398 - Anti-Aggravated Riot Act Summary

• Establishes crimes of assault against a first responder in the first degree (Class B felony with minimum 6-month imprisonment) and second degree (Class C felony with minimum 3-month imprisonment), with mandatory restitution for medical costs and property damage.

• Creates new crimes of aggravated riot (Class C felony with minimum 3-month imprisonment) and unlawful traffic interference (Class A misdemeanor or Class C felony on second/subsequent offense), both requiring minimum 30-day imprisonment without probation or parole eligibility.

• Requires persons arrested for assault against a first responder, riot, inciting to riot, aggravated riot, or unlawful traffic interference to be held in custody for 24 hours (versus 48 hours for domestic violence/elder abuse) before bail consideration.

• Prohibits political subdivisions that abolish or substantially defund law enforcement agencies (defined as 50% or greater budget reduction) from receiving state grants, gifts, revenue allocations, and liquor store profits until law enforcement funding is restored.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval.