Establishes the offense of impeding, threatening, or harassing a first responder

Summary

The bill makes it a Class D misdemeanor for anyone who, after being verbally told to stay back, knowingly comes within 25 feet of a law‑enforcement officer, firefighter, parole/probation officer, or emergency medical provider with intent to interfere, threaten, or harass them. It defines the protected “first responder” categories and what constitutes harassment. The measure failed to pass and was superseded by a substitute bill.

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