An Act relative to intentionally blocking or preventing access to a public roadway or highway while protesting with the express purpose of preventing passage of others

This bill proposes stricter penalties for individuals who intentionally block public roads or highways during protests specifically aimed at stopping others from passing. Under the new law, anyone convicted of this act could face up to ten years in state prison or a fine of up to one thousand dollars, or alternatively, up to two and a half years in jail or a house of correction. The legislation applies to any person engaging in such actions, regardless of other existing laws or regulations. It focuses on the specific intent to prevent passage while obstructing a roadway.