Imposes increased fines on certain individuals who commit riot in the first degree during a state disaster emergency

This bill (A 4594) increases fines for repeat offenders convicted of rioting in the first degree during a declared state disaster emergency. It specifically applies to individuals with two or more prior convictions for the same crime who commit rioting again while a disaster emergency is active. The law allows courts to raise the maximum fine by up to $2,000 in these cases. The change only affects those meeting the prior conviction and emergency conditions, with no other policy changes. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.