Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Committee hears bill to protect "know your rights" speech from obstruction and interference charges
Summary
The Senate Judiciary Committee on March 25 held a public hearing on Senate Bill 11 91, which would clarify that informing another person of their civil or constitutional rights is not a crime of obstructing governmental or judicial administration, refusing to assist a peace officer, or interfering with a peace, parole or probation officer.
The Senate Judiciary Committee on March 25 held a public hearing on Senate Bill 11 91, which would add statutory language clarifying that the act of informing another person about their civil or constitutional rights does not constitute the crimes of obstructing governmental or judicial administration, refusing to assist a peace officer, or interfering with a peace, parole or probation officer.
Supporters described the bill as a protection for volunteers and community organizations that run "know‑your‑rights" trainings and for bystanders who advise people interacting with law enforcement. "As an organization that helps vulnerable…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
