US Federal
S 2376 / HR 4620: Racketeering penalties for those engaged in riot related offenses
Would add rioting related offenses to the list of predicate offenses under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). It is entitled the "Stop Financial Underwriting of Nefarious Demonstrations and Extremist Riots" Act. As a result, an organization or individual found to have "conspired" with individuals to engage in or encourage a protest that is deemed a "riot" can be prosecuted under RICO. A violation of RICO can lead to up to 20 years in jail and/or seizure of assets. A third party can also independently bring a civil suit if injured by a RICO violation and potentially receive treble damages.
(See full text of bill here)Status: pending
Introduced 22 Jul 2025.
Issue(s): Civil Liability, Protest Supporters or Funders, Riot