DeSantis backed the legislation in response to looting and violence during nationwide protests
By Thomas Barrabi
Fox News
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ staff said Thursday that he will approve an “anti-riot” bill that would impose harsher criminal penalties on violent protesters once finalized.
Florida’s Senate approved HB 1 in a 23-17 vote, mostly along party lines, the Orlando Sentinel reported. DeSantis initially unveiled the proposal last September and was a vocal advocate for its passage amid nationwide protests that prompted violence and looting in major cities.
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