Local governments could tighten rules around large unpermitted gatherings

Local governments could adopt ordinances allowing event zones with gun bans, higher traffic fines, lower speed limits, and occupancy limits. Zones would cover a continuous road area, including parking areas and public or private property immediately inside, next to, or along it. The gathering must lack a permit, have more than 50 people attending or expected, and pose a potential public risk or possible serious disruption to community activities. The local government's presiding officer, chief law-enforcement officer, and chief administrative officer must agree to activate the zone. Before activation, the locality must notify the public on its webpage and social media accounts, giving as much advance notice as practical. A dedicated webpage must explain enforcement measures. Entry and exit signs must identify the active zone and increased fines. Signs must show any lower speed limits.

Local governments could set curfews for unaccompanied minors in event zones. The curfew would apply to minors who are unaccompanied within its stated area. Each curfew must state its hours and the area it covers. Exceptions must cover travel to or from home, work, a place of worship, or public meetings of the local governing body. Exceptions must cover medical personnel, members of the press, military personnel, and government employees and volunteers engaged in official business. Exceptions must cover people seeking emergency services, fleeing an emergency or danger, rescuing others from an emergency or danger, or seeking medical care for themselves or others. People unable to act for themselves must also be exempt. A curfew could begin as early as 6 p.m.; the locality would have to publish its exact start and end times.

Local governments could recover all relevant zone costs and fees directly from event organizers. The charges would apply to event organizers under the local event-zone ordinance. The costs and fees must relate to designating and enforcing the event zone.