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House passes criminal-code amendment targeting property-destruction campaigns called 'commercial terrorism'
Summary
House Bill 100 amends criminal definitions to increase penalties for property-destruction campaigns described by the sponsor as terrorism linked to extremist animal-rights groups; debate centered on free-speech limits and who decides whether conduct qualifies.
Representative Jerry Adair, sponsor of House Bill 100, presented floor amendments to criminal-code language to address destructive campaigns aimed at businesses and research facilities. The sponsor cited past incidents — including arson and large-scale vandalism — and argued that some actions cause substantial property damage and should be eligible for enhanced penalties.
The bill removes terms a judge struck down (e.g., references to sound wave or…
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