MS SB2374

Criminalizes inciting, organizing, or participating in a violent or disorderly assembly (10+ persons) with penalties of up to $3,000 fine and/or 2 years imprisonment; provides enhanced sentences up to additional $2,000 fine and/or 2 years for striking others with projectiles, assaulting law enforcement, or being a non-resident participant.

Requires minimum 6 months imprisonment for defendants who use force or violence against law enforcement officers during the offense.

Criminalizes maliciously obstructing public streets/highways during unpermitted protests or disorderly assemblies with minimum 25 days jail time; increases penalties if emergency vehicles are delayed or property is damaged.

Provides civil and criminal immunity to drivers fleeing for safety from mobs during violent assemblies, and criminalizes destruction of monuments (up to 10 years) and harassment/intimidation at public accommodations (up to 1 year).

Prohibits convicted individuals from government employment or assistance programs; requires counties and municipalities to certify law enforcement funding reductions are proportionate to revenue decreases or lose state funding eligibility; subjects vehicles used in these crimes to forfeiture.