Introduced by Rep. Brad Klippert (Benton) (R) on February 9, 2011
Makes criminal gang intimidation of a law enforcement officer a class B felony. Criminal gang intimidation includes any action taken by a street gang member attempts to cause fear to a law enforcement officer by his or her actions. This act also includes law enforcement officers, corrections officers, firefighters, and paramedics, and any of their family members, as targets triggering the offense. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Committee on February 9, 2011