HB1930 establishes the offense of impeding, threatening, or harassing a first responder in Missouri.
HB1930 amends Chapter 575 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri by adding a new section that defines the offense of impeding, threatening, or harassing a first responder. This offense occurs when a person knowingly and willfully approaches or remains within fifty feet of a first responder after receiving a warning not to approach. The bill specifies that the offense applies to first responders including law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical care providers. The offense is classified as a class D misdemeanor.
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