Pennsylvania HB1817 creates a new offense for interfering or impeding a first responder's duties.

Pennsylvania HB1817 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to add a new section defining the offense of interfering or impeding a first responder's duties. A person commits this offense if, after receiving a verbal warning not to approach, they knowingly and willfully violate the warning and approach or remain within 15 feet of a first responder with the intent to interfere, impede, obstruct, threaten, or harass the first responder. First responders include peace officers, firefighters, and emergency services personnel.

Pennsylvania HB1817 creates a new offense for interfering or impeding a first responder's duties.

Pennsylvania HB1817 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to add a new section defining the offense of interfering or impeding a first responder's duties. A person commits this offense if, after receiving a verbal warning not to approach, they knowingly and willfully violate the warning and approach or remain within 15 feet of a first responder with the intent to interfere, impede, obstruct, threaten, or harass the first responder. First responders include peace officers, firefighters, and emergency services personnel.