BLM Legislation: RIOTS

This legislation is as popular as sweet ice tea is in the South.

Michigan: HB 6204 (2020 | MI) makes assaulting a first responder a felony. This includes spitting.

Michigan: HB6158 (2020 | MI) exempts from liability governmental agencies that are performing their governmental functions, like dealing with a riot.

Ohio:  HB735  (2020 | OH) requires law enforcement to wear a clearly visible badge and identification while on duty.

Virginia: HB5125 (2020 | VA) defines a riot as an assembly of 3+ persons with an intent to commit acts of unlawful force or violence that could jeopardize public safety, peace or order. Makes rioting a Class 1 misdemeanor. & if you have a weapon, it is a Class 5 felony.

New Jersey: A4432 (2020 | NJ) requires the state Attorney General to create an outreach campaign to educate the public on legally protesting and demonstrating

Minnesota:  HF2 (2020 | MN) requires its Insurance Commissioner to report on the number of businesses filing claims because of riots and whether those policies increased in price or were cancelled