New Jersey A416 establishes a disorderly persons offense for interfering with first responders' duties.

New Jersey A416, known as the "Honoring and Listening to Our First Responders Act" or "HALO Act," creates a disorderly persons offense for knowingly approaching or remaining within 25 feet of a first responder with the intent to obstruct, impair, interfere, threaten, intimidate, or harass them while performing their duties. First responders include law enforcement officers, firefighters, and members of emergency, ambulance, or rescue squads. The offense is punishable by up to six months in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.

New Jersey A416 establishes a disorderly persons offense for interfering with first responders' duties.

New Jersey A416, known as the "Honoring and Listening to Our First Responders Act" or "HALO Act," creates a disorderly persons offense for knowingly approaching or remaining within 25 feet of a first responder with the intent to obstruct, impair, interfere, threaten, intimidate, or harass them while performing their duties. First responders include law enforcement officers, firefighters, and members of emergency, ambulance, or rescue squads. The offense is punishable by up to six months in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.