Illinois HB5004 makes it a crime to approach a first responder with intent to interfere, threaten, or harass after a warning.
Illinois HB5004 amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to establish penalties for approaching a first responder with intent to interfere, threaten, or harass after a warning. First responders include law enforcement officers, firefighters, peace officers, emergency medical services personnel, and probation officers. A first responder may warn a person not to approach or remain within 14 feet if they reasonably believe it will interfere with their duties. Violating this warning is a Class A misdemeanor.
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