Wow those proposals are chillingly specific, applying only to “unlawful assemblage” (read civil disobedience) or “protest or demonstration”. Not to, for instance, crowds of actively homophobic or racist frat boys, or proud boys open carrying and making threats.
And it is so unclear as to be void for vagueness just what it means to “reasonably believe he or she or any occupant of the motor vehicle is in danger” or “exercising due care”. Any Karen who is told she has to wear a mask feels this puts her in medical danger and that she’s exercising due care.
It seems that the four other pro-ped-plower bills in other states have failed to advance, and this one will likely have the same fate, serving only as a satisfying dog whistle for the base, and nightmare fuel for caring people.
