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Increased Penalties for Rioting: Harsher Sentences for Acts of Violence.

This bill significantly increases federal penalties for participating in riots. If an act of violence was committed or aided during a riot, the minimum prison sentence is raised to one year, and the maximum sentence is doubled from five to ten years. This means citizens involved in riots, especially those with violent elements, face substantially harsher legal consequences and longer periods of incarceration.
Key points
The maximum prison sentence for rioting is increased from 5 to 10 years.
A minimum sentence of 1 year in prison is introduced if an act of violence was committed or aided during the riot.
The changes amend the federal criminal code to deter participation in violent riots.
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Print number: 118_S_3887
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Process start date: 2024-03-06