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Criminalizes Blocking Interstate Highways

Recent Bills/Criminalizes Blocking Interstate Highways

Criminalizes Blocking Interstate Highways

IntroducedFebruary 6, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Why This Matters

This bill creates new laws against intentionally obstructing traffic on interstate highways, making it a serious crime.

If you block traffic on an interstate highway, you could face fines up to $10,000 and 15 years in prison.

Who this affects

drivers · emergency responders · interstate highway users

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill makes it illegal to intentionally block traffic on interstate highways.
2People who delay traffic or endanger vehicles can face fines up to $10,000 and 15 years in prison.
3If someone blocks an emergency vehicle, they could be fined up to $15,000 and face 20 years in prison.
4If a blockage leads to someone's death, the penalties could include life imprisonment.
5Lawful activities authorized by government agencies are exempt from this law.

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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.

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IntroducedCurrentFeb 6, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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