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LA HB85
LA HB85Creates the crime of approaching a law enforcement officer lawfully engaged in law enforcement duties (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
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Introduced
03/13/2023
03/13/2023
In Committee
05/30/2023
05/30/2023
Crossed Over
05/15/2023
05/15/2023
Passed
06/07/2023
06/07/2023
Dead
Vetoed
06/27/2023
06/27/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Creates the crime of approaching a law enforcement officer lawfully engaged in law enforcement duties (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
AI Summary
This bill creates a new crime of approaching a law enforcement officer who is lawfully engaged in their official duties, within 25 feet, after the officer has ordered the person to stop approaching or to retreat. The bill defines "law enforcement officer" broadly to include various types of commissioned officers and agents. Violators would face a fine of up to $500, imprisonment for up to 60 days, or both.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Veto message from the Governor received and read. (on 07/18/2023)
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