HR 8031
116th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Civil disturbances
Criminal procedure and sentencing
David Dorn Act of 2020
Introduced: August 14, 2020
Introduced by:
Arrington, Jodey C.
Republican
· Texas
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 14, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 14, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
David Dorn Act of 2020
This bill increases criminal penalties for rioting and related acts, such as inciting or organizing a riot.
Specifically, this bill increases the maximum term of imprisonment for such offenses from 5 to 10 years. Additionally, if a fine is imposed for an offense, the bill sets a minimum fine amount of $1,000.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Committees of jurisdiction
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