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Introduced
09/29/2025
09/29/2025
In Committee
10/15/2025
10/15/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a peace officer who reasonably believes that a person's presence within 14 feet of the peace officer will interfere with the performance of the peace officer's legal duties may warn the person not to approach or to remain within 14 feet of the peace officer. Provides that it is unlawful for a person, after receiving a warning not to approach from a peace officer who is engaged in the lawful performance of a legal duty, to knowingly or intentionally violate the warning and approach or remain within 14 feet of the peace officer with the intent to: (1) interrupt, disrupt, hinder, impede, or interfere with the peace officer's ability to perform the peace officer's duty; (2) threaten the peace officer with physical harm; or (3) harass the peace officer by interfering with the peace officer performing the peace officer's duty. Provides that a violation is a Class A misdemeanor. Defines "harass".
AI Summary
This bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to create a new offense related to interfering with peace officers. Specifically, the bill allows a peace officer to warn a person not to approach or remain within 14 feet of the officer if the officer reasonably believes the person's proximity will interfere with their legal duties. If a person receives such a warning and then knowingly violates it by approaching or remaining close to the officer with the intent to disrupt, threaten, or harass the officer, they can be charged with a Class A misdemeanor. The bill defines "harass" as engaging in conduct that causes substantial emotional distress to the peace officer. The legislation aims to provide peace officers with additional legal protection and a mechanism to maintain a safe working distance during the performance of their duties, with clear consequences for individuals who intentionally impede or threaten an officer's ability to do their job.
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 10/15/2025)
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