2018 Senate Bill 974

Expand law banning harassment of public officials

Introduced in the Senate

May 3, 2018

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To establish sentencing guidelines for the proposal in Senate Bill 973 to expand a law making it a crime obstruct or threaten police or other public officials in the discharge of their official duties.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 17, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 26, 2018

Passed in the Senate 35 to 1 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 27, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice