HR 37
118th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Civil disturbances
Criminal procedure and sentencing
David Dorn Act of 2023
Introduced: January 9, 2023
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
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Plain-English summary
David Dorn Act of 2023
This bill increases criminal penalties for rioting and related offenses (e.g., inciting a riot).
Specifically, the bill increases the maximum prison term 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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