AZ HB2059

Creates new offense of "aggravated riot" (class 3 felony) when a person participates in a riot with 25+ others, causes serious injury, causes property damage exceeding $5,000, displays/uses deadly weapons, or endangers vehicle movement through force or threats.

Establishes "mob intimidation" (class 1 misdemeanor) offense for assembled groups using force or threats to compel or induce another person to do/refrain from acts or change viewpoints against their will.

Sentences any person convicted of an offense committed in furtherance of a riot or unlawful assembly to the next higher class of felony; includes new aggravated assault charge when assault on peace officer occurs during riot furtherance.

Makes obstructing a highway or public thoroughfare during unlawful assembly, riot, or aggravated riot a class 6 felony; allows burglary in first degree during riots where conditions from the riot (civil unrest, power outages, curfews, reduced first responder response) facilitate the burglary.

Imposes civil liability on cities and towns for breaching duty to allow law enforcement to respond appropriately to riots or unlawful assemblies to protect persons and property.