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119-s-3089119th Congress

STOP Act

Sponsored By: Senator Moreno, Bernie [R-OH]

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Summary

Creates a new federal crime for barricading during attempts to evade federal arrest. The STOP Act would define "barricade" as taking a position that prevents immediate access and refusing orders to exit when a person knows or reasonably should know a federal officer is trying to apprehend them. It would also criminalize aiding or attempting to aid another person in such barricading.

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  • Federal law enforcement: Gives prosecutors a specific federal statute to charge people who physically block officers trying to make an arrest.
  • People who barricade or help them: Face fines and up to 3 years in prison for a basic violation, and up to 5 years if the act causes or risks serious physical harm, involves a claimed deadly weapon, or traps a third party.
  • Bystanders and civilians: Triggers higher penalties when a third party is present and cannot immediately and safely leave, reflecting added risk to nonparticipants.

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New federal crime for barricading

If enacted, this bill would create a new federal crime for barricading during arrest evasion. It would apply when you block officers and refuse orders while forcibly resisting a federal officer. The bill defines federal law enforcement by citing 18 U.S.C. §115. Helping or attempting to help someone barricade would also be illegal. Standard penalty: a fine and up to 3 years in prison. Penalty rises to up to 5 years if the act risks or causes serious physical harm. It also rises if the offender claims a deadly weapon or if someone is trapped and cannot safely leave.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Moreno, Bernie [R-OH]

OH • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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