The proposed bill aims to enhance public safety and accountability during riots by broadening the definition of "riot" and introducing new classifications and penalties. It redefines a riot as a violent public disturbance involving three or more individuals with a common intent to engage in disorderly conduct that results in injury or property damage. The bill introduces the concept of "aggravated riot," which carries harsher penalties for severe offenses, and establishes penalties for inciting a riot. Additionally, it creates new offenses for mob intimidation and cyber-intimidation by publication, while mandating that individuals arrested for violations related to rioting must be held in custody until a pretrial hearing.

Moreover, the bill amends existing laws concerning criminal offenses such as theft and burglary, particularly emphasizing the severity of these crimes when committed during riots or emergencies. It specifies that individuals arrested for such offenses cannot be released until they appear before a judge for a pretrial detention hearing. The legislation also imposes civil liability on municipalities for failing to ensure effective law enforcement responses during riots and creates an affirmative defense for damages sustained by participants in a riot. Overall, the bill seeks to strengthen the legal framework surrounding riot-related offenses while ensuring protections for lawful protests.