Establishes crime of possessing firearm during public demonstration for purpose of causing civil disorder.
This bill would make it a third-degree crime to knowingly carry a firearm at a public demonstration (like a protest or gathering in a public space) with the intent to cause civil disorder. It defines "civil disorder" as violent assemblies creating immediate danger of injury or death, and specifies the law applies even if the person has a valid firearm permit. The penalty would be 3 to 5 years in prison, a $15,000 fine, or both. It directly affects individuals participating in public demonstrations who possess firearms with that specific intent.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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Rosy Bagolie
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