The proposed bill aims to strengthen New Jersey's laws regarding riots and disorderly conduct by broadening definitions and increasing penalties for related offenses. It amends N.J.S.2C:33-1 to classify participation in a riot as a third-degree crime if it involves firearms or deadly weapons, or results in property damage or injury. The bill introduces a new crime of promoting violent, disorderly assembly, and enhances penalties for desecration of public monuments during a riot, categorizing it as a fourth-degree crime. Additionally, it establishes that violations of disorderly conduct in public accommodations during a riot will also be treated as a fourth-degree crime.

Furthermore, the bill amends N.J.S.2C:12-1 to classify assault committed during a riot as a third-degree crime and removes the presumption of non-imprisonment for first offenses if an object is thrown at a law enforcement officer, mandating a minimum six-month imprisonment. It also expands the definition of riot to include situations where six or more individuals cause property damage or injury, and introduces stricter penalties for obstructing public passages and desecrating venerated objects during a riot. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance public safety and deter violent behavior during civil disturbances by imposing harsher penalties and creating new offenses related to riotous conduct.