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SB21-031

Limits On Governmental Responses To Protests

Concerning limits on governmental actions related to lawful protests.
Session:
2021 Regular Session
Subjects:
Local Government
State Government
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.)

Status

Introduced
Lost

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Sponsors

Sponsor Type Legislators
Prime Sponsor

Sen. J. Bridges
Rep. L. Cutter

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