HB1868

HB1868 establishes the offense of impeding, threatening, or harassing a first responder in Missouri.

HB1868 creates a new law in Missouri that makes it a class D misdemeanor to impede, threaten, or harass a first responder. First responders include law enforcement officers, parole or probation officers, firefighters, and emergency medical care providers. The offense occurs when a person knowingly violates a warning not to approach a first responder engaged in lawful duties and approaches within twenty-five feet with intent to interfere, threaten, or harass. The bill defines "harass" as engaging in conduct that causes substantial emotional distress and serves no legitimate purpose.