 of up to one year in jail, plus a $10,000 fine. SB 1414 seeks to upgrade the misdemeanor to a felony and the punishment up to a possible four years in state prison and a fine of $25,000. But even after amendments were made, activists are still opposing the bill and their reason is telling. They believe harsher penalties outlined in the bill would disproportionately hurt members of the LGBTQ community.