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STOP Act

USA119th CongressS-3089| Senate 
| Updated: 10/30/2025
Bernie Moreno

Bernie Moreno

Republican Senator

Ohio

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Secure Takedown and Obstruction Prevention Act, or STOP Act, amends section 111 of title 18, United States Code, to establish a new federal offense related to resisting arrest. This legislation specifically targets individuals who engage in barricading oneself during arrest evasion when a federal law enforcement officer is performing official duties. The bill defines "barricade" as taking a physical position that prevents immediate access by an officer and refusing lawful orders to exit or comply, while knowing an apprehension is being attempted. Penalties for this offense include fines and imprisonment for up to 3 years, with enhanced penalties of up to 5 years if the violation creates a risk of or causes serious physical harm, involves possession of a deadly weapon, or endangers a third party present at the location. The Act also criminalizes aiding or assisting another person in such barricading conduct.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1913
STOP Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-5290
STOP Act 2.0

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5424
STOP Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-986
STOP Act 2.0
Jan 15, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-415
Introduced in House
Oct 30, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Oct 30, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1913
    STOP Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-5290
    STOP Act 2.0


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5424
    STOP Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-986
    STOP Act 2.0


  • January 15, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-415
    Introduced in House


  • October 30, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 30, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

STOP Act

USA119th CongressS-3089| Senate 
| Updated: 10/30/2025
The Secure Takedown and Obstruction Prevention Act, or STOP Act, amends section 111 of title 18, United States Code, to establish a new federal offense related to resisting arrest. This legislation specifically targets individuals who engage in barricading oneself during arrest evasion when a federal law enforcement officer is performing official duties. The bill defines "barricade" as taking a physical position that prevents immediate access by an officer and refusing lawful orders to exit or comply, while knowing an apprehension is being attempted. Penalties for this offense include fines and imprisonment for up to 3 years, with enhanced penalties of up to 5 years if the violation creates a risk of or causes serious physical harm, involves possession of a deadly weapon, or endangers a third party present at the location. The Act also criminalizes aiding or assisting another person in such barricading conduct.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1913
STOP Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-5290
STOP Act 2.0

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5424
STOP Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-986
STOP Act 2.0
Jan 15, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-415
Introduced in House
Oct 30, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Oct 30, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1913
    STOP Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-5290
    STOP Act 2.0


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5424
    STOP Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-986
    STOP Act 2.0


  • January 15, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-415
    Introduced in House


  • October 30, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 30, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bernie Moreno

Bernie Moreno

Republican Senator

Ohio

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted