519.084 Interference with a legislative proceeding in the second degree.

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(1)A person is guilty of interference with a legislative proceeding in the second degree

when, with the intent to disrupt, impede, or prevent the General Assembly from

conducting business, he or she knowingly:

(a)Enters into or remains inside, conspires to enter into or remain inside, or

facilitates another person entering into or remaining inside a chamber or

gallery of the General Assembly, or another room inside a legislative building

that is set aside or designated for the use of the members of the General

Assembly; or

(b)Obstructs or impedes, conspires to obstruct or impede, or facilitates another

person obstructing or impeding a legislator, legislative officer, or legislative

staff member's ingress, egress, or movement within a legislative building.

(2)Interference with a legislative proceeding in the second degree is a Class B

misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class A misdemeanor for a second or

subsequent offense.

(3)Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit:

(a)Assembly in traditional public forums, including but not limited to the Capitol

rotunda and outdoor areas of the Capitol grounds; or

(b)Attendance at legislative meetings.