S.22.2-4: Violence Isn't Free Speech Act (PASSED)

[fhtagn]

VIOLENCE ISN’T FREE SPEECH ACT

1. It is hereby a felony punishable by no more than five (5) years imprisonment and a fine of no more than $10,000.00 to engage in terroristic intimidation in the Southern Region. Terroristic intimidation shall be defined as:

   A. Any person who, with the intent of intimidating any person or group of persons, burns an object, including but not limited to a cross or an effigy, on the private property of another without permission;

   B. Any person who, with the intent of intimidating any person or group of persons, burns an object, including but not limited to a cross or an effigy, on a highway or other public place in a manner having a direct tendency to place another person in reasonable fear or apprehension of death or bodily injury;

   C. Any person who, with the intent of intimidating another person or group of persons, places or causes to be placed a swastika or the hammer and sickle on the private property of another without permission;

   D. Any person who, with the intent of intimidating any person or group of persons, displays a noose, pike, or guillotine on the private property of another without permission;

   E. Any person who, with the intent of intimidating any person or group of persons, displays a noose, pike, or guillotine on a highway or other public place in a manner having a direct tendency to place another person in reasonable fear or apprehension of death or bodily injury; or

   F. Any person who, with the intent of intimidating any person or group of persons, calls in a bomb threat at or physically disrupts, interrupts, or blockades a governmental meeting or proceeding, a meeting or event open to the public, a private meeting or event, or a religious service, or who assaults, batters, or threatens attendees thereat.

2. This act shall take effect on July 1, 2022.

Sponsor: fhtagn

[Mr. Reactionary]

The activities here already involve a crime. They are not speech. This heightens criminal penalties against these criminally violent acts.

[fhtagn]

This is a common sense bill that holds everyone accountable to the same standards, and helps us deal with horrible situations our cities have been dealing with in recent years.

[Senator-elect Spark]

I support this bill because we must protect and defend citizens' private property. I condemn those who take actions that denigrate our communities.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Not adverse to this legislation.

[fhtagn]

If no one has anything to add, motioning for a final vote. 24 hours for objections.

[fhtagn]

A final vote on this bill is now open for 72 hours, or until 24 hours after this has enough votes to pass or fail, or until everybody votes, whichever occurs soonest.

[Senator-elect Spark]

Aye

[UlmerFudd]

Aye

[reagente]

aye

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Aye

[fhtagn]

Aye

[fhtagn]

Since everyone has voted, the bill now passes and awaits gubernatorial action.

Aye: 5
Nay:0
Present: 0
Not voting: 0

VIOLENCE ISN’T FREE SPEECH ACT

1. It is hereby a felony punishable by no more than five (5) years imprisonment and a fine of no more than $10,000.00 to engage in terroristic intimidation in the Southern Region. Terroristic intimidation shall be defined as:

   A. Any person who, with the intent of intimidating any person or group of persons, burns an object, including but not limited to a cross or an effigy, on the private property of another without permission;

   B. Any person who, with the intent of intimidating any person or group of persons, burns an object, including but not limited to a cross or an effigy, on a highway or other public place in a manner having a direct tendency to place another person in reasonable fear or apprehension of death or bodily injury;

   C. Any person who, with the intent of intimidating another person or group of persons, places or causes to be placed a swastika or the hammer and sickle on the private property of another without permission;

   D. Any person who, with the intent of intimidating any person or group of persons, displays a noose, pike, or guillotine on the private property of another without permission;

   E. Any person who, with the intent of intimidating any person or group of persons, displays a noose, pike, or guillotine on a highway or other public place in a manner having a direct tendency to place another person in reasonable fear or apprehension of death or bodily injury; or

   F. Any person who, with the intent of intimidating any person or group of persons, calls in a bomb threat at or physically disrupts, interrupts, or blockades a governmental meeting or proceeding, a meeting or event open to the public, a private meeting or event, or a religious service, or who assaults, batters, or threatens attendees thereat.

2. This act shall take effect on July 1, 2022.