SB21-031
Limits On Governmental Responses To Protests
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2021 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning limits on governmental actions related to lawful protests.
Bill Summary:
The bill prohibits a state, county, or local government agency, or any person acting on behalf of the state, county, or local government agency, from ordering persons participating in a protest or demonstration (protest) to disperse, or from deeming the protest unlawful, unless the persons participating in the protest are acting in concert to pose an imminent threat to use force or violence to cause personal injury or significant property damage.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
Senate
Judiciary
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/16/2021 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone Senate Bill 21-031 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/24/2021 | Senate | Senate Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely |
| 05/20/2021 | Senate | Senate Committee on Judiciary Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed |
| 02/16/2021 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary |