AN ACT relating to interference with a legislative proceeding.
What changed between versions
Added specific definitions for 'conspire', 'facilitates', 'General Assembly', 'legislative building', and 'person' to clarify who and what the law applies to.
Created two new criminal offenses: first-degree interference (Class A misdemeanor for first offense, Class D felony for third+ offenses) and second-degree interference (Class B misdemeanor for first offense, Class A misdemeanor for second+ offenses).
Modified police citation procedures to allow arrests for violations of this new act while maintaining citation options for other minor offenses.
Added exemptions protecting peaceful assembly in traditional public forums like the Capitol rotunda and outdoor areas, and attendance at legislative meetings.
Added authority for legislative leadership (Speaker, Sergeant-at-Arms, President of Senate, etc.) to request removal of individuals violating the new offenses from legislative buildings.