Wisconsin Assembly Approves Bill Creating Tougher Penalties for Protesters

Thursday, January 27th, 2022 -- 12:00 PM

(AP) The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly has approved a bill that would create tougher penalties for protesters.

The proposal would make attending a riot or blocking a street a misdemeanor punishable by up to nine months in jail and participating in a riot that causes property damage or personal injury a felony punishable by up to three-and-a-half years in prison.

The Senate and Assembly passed the measure Tuesday and sent it on to Gov. Tony Evers. The Assembly also was set to consider a bill that would make it a felony to damage government property of historical significance.

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