Florida passes bill to crack down on riots, but critics warn it threatens peaceful protest
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The Florida legislature passed legislation that its backers say aims to crack down on riots and property damage, but the bill's opponents argue it will have a chilling effect on peaceful protests and is a threat to free speech.
House Bill 1, titled "Combating Public Disorder," will increase penalties for assault, battery, burglary and theft, and battery against a law enforcement officer during a riot, and prohibits the damaging or defacing of memorials or historic property. The bill now heads to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk for his signature after the Republican-led Florida Senate approved the bill Thursday on a near party line vote of 23-17. The bill had passed the GOP-majority Florida House in late March.
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