Would allow municipalities to sue protesters for any costs associated with a protest that was found to be unlawful. Also could apply to anyone present at the event, including bystanders and journalists
- Chills dissent
- Attempt to silence Black Lives Matter movement
- Suppresses first amendment right to free speech
- Allows police to discriminate between protesters, which to hold accountable
- Laws already exist to protect municipalities from unlawful protest
Status:
HF 322 Passed Civil Law Committee, Referred to Public Safety Commitee
SF 679 Introduced and referred to Judiciary Commitee