Bill · S. 3089· Senate(119-S-3089)
STOP Act
- Introduced
- 10/30/2025
- Last activity
- 10/30/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Bernie Moreno
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Secure Takedown and Obstruction Prevention Act or the STOP Act. It amends federal law to prohibit barricading while evading arrest. The text outlines congressional findings regarding the dangers faced by law enforcement officers during confrontations. It defines what constitutes barricading and a Federal law enforcement officer. Finally, the bill establishes criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for individuals who engage in barricading or aid someone else in doing so.
Yes
Does this change how police departments operate?+7
The bill enhances legal protections and support for law enforcement officers by criminalizing barricading during arrest evasion.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The legislation expands federal criminal law regarding federal law enforcement officer safety and arrest procedures.
The opposite
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?-4
The bill introduces new federal criminal penalties and potential prison sentences of up to 5 years for barricading during an arrest.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Law Enforcement: Section 2 notes that law enforcement officers face unprecedented challenges and deserve the full support and protection of federal law, which acknowledges their sacrifices and dedication to protecting communities.
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Enhanced Safety Measures: Section 3 establishes penalties for individuals who barricade themselves during arrest evasion, which addresses findings that barricading actions escalate confrontations, prolong dangerous standoffs, and increase the risk of physical harm or death to officers, suspects, and innocent bystanders.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Risk of Imprisonment and Fines: Section 3 makes it unlawful to engage in barricading or to aid another person in doing so, carrying a penalty of a fine, imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both.
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Increased Penalties for Aggravating Factors: Section 3 increases the maximum imprisonment to not more than 5 years, along with a fine, if the violation creates a risk of or causes serious physical harm, if the person possesses or claims possession of a deadly weapon, or if a third party is present and unable to immediately and safely leave.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+7Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform-4
- 10/30/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in Senate