Enhances safety of first responders by prohibiting approaches within 14 feet after a warning.
The bill, known as the HALO Law, aims to protect first responders by making it illegal to approach within 14 feet after a warning is issued. First responders include law enforcement officers, correctional probation officers, and emergency medical care providers. Violators face misdemeanor charges for obstructing an officer. The law defines "harass" as causing substantial emotional distress through a course of conduct.
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