SB3 - Anti-Aggravated Riot Act Summary

• Establishes two new 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 crimes of aggravated riot (Class C felony, minimum 3 months) and unlawful traffic interference (Class A misdemeanor to Class C felony depending on circumstances), both carrying mandatory minimum sentences and restitution requirements.

• Amends riot and inciting to riot crimes to include mandatory 30-day minimum sentences without probation or parole, and requires restitution for medical treatment and property damage.

• Requires persons arrested for assault against first responders, riot offenses, or traffic interference to be held in custody and brought before court within 24 hours for bail consideration, instead of the standard 48 hours for other offenses.

• Prohibits political subdivisions that dissolve or substantially defund law enforcement agencies (50% or more budget reduction) from receiving state grants, aid, or shared revenues until full law enforcement funding is restored; excludes jurisdictions with fewer than 20 full-time officers.