An act relating to the scope of liability in dispersing or apprehending rioters

This bill defines which law enforcement personnel are covered under new liability rules when handling riot situations and establishes accountability standards for their actions. It clarifies that officers and those assisting them are protected from civil or criminal liability if a rioter is injured or killed while resisting lawful dispersal efforts, but only if they follow established use-of-force guidelines. The law removes immunity for any officer who fails to adhere to these force standards, making them subject to legal consequences. The definition of "officer" includes various state and local law enforcement roles, such as municipal police, sheriffs, and National Guard provost marshals. The changes take effect on July 1, 2023.