2020 House Bill 5900

Criminalize “social and domestic anarchy”

Introduced in the House

May 24, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Lynn Afendoulis (R-73)

To criminalize acts of “social and domestic anarchy,” defined as an act that is already a felony that a perpetrator knows or has reason to know endangers life and property, and which is intended to intimidate or coerce a civilian population or influence or affect the conduct of government or a unit of government through intimidation or coercion. Violations would be subject to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 or three times the value of the property damaged or destroyed, whichever is greater.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary