Iowa HF2751 makes it a serious misdemeanor to approach or remain near a first responder after a warning, with penalties for obstructing their duties.

Iowa HF2751 creates a new law to protect first responders from obstruction and harassment. It prohibits individuals from approaching or remaining within 25 feet of a first responder after receiving a warning, if they intend to impede, threaten, or harass the responder. First responders include law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical care providers. Violating this provision is a serious misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in confinement and a fine between $430 and $2,560.

Iowa HF2751 makes it a serious misdemeanor to approach or remain near a first responder after a warning, with penalties for obstructing their duties.

Iowa HF2751 creates a new law to protect first responders from obstruction and harassment. It prohibits individuals from approaching or remaining within 25 feet of a first responder after receiving a warning, if they intend to impede, threaten, or harass the responder. First responders include law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical care providers. Violating this provision is a serious misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in confinement and a fine between $430 and $2,560.