A bill for an act relating to obstructing first responders, and providing penalties.

Summary

The bill makes it illegal for anyone who has been verbally warned to come within 25 feet of a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical provider, or probation/parole officer who is performing official duties, if they intend to impede, threaten, or harass that responder. Violations are charged as a serious misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of $430 to $2,560. The measure was introduced in the Iowa House but has since been withdrawn.

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