AR HB1898

Creates a new offense of aggravated disorderly conduct, committed when a person in congregation with one or more others obstructs access to lawful work or employment, including blocking entrances to workplaces, schools, residences, or public rights-of-way, or threatening violence against individuals lawfully entering or exiting such locations.

Classifies aggravated disorderly conduct as a Class A misdemeanor, while keeping existing disorderly conduct violations as Class C misdemeanors.

Allows persons or entities harmed by aggravated disorderly conduct to seek civil injunctive relief in circuit court to enjoin the conduct.

Authorizes courts to award court costs, reasonable attorney's fees to prevailing parties, and impose civil fines of up to $1,000 per day for violations of injunctive orders.

Reorganizes existing disorderly conduct provisions by renumbering subsections from (1)-(9) to (A)-(H) without changing the conduct elements.