HB 1581 Summary

• Creates section 843.31, Florida Statutes, making it unlawful for any person to approach or remain within 30 feet of a law enforcement officer after receiving a warning not to approach.

• Prohibits approach or remaining within 30 feet with intent to interrupt, disrupt, hinder, impede, or interfere with the officer's lawful duties.

• Prohibits approach or remaining within 30 feet with intent to provoke a physical response from the officer or to directly or indirectly harass the officer.

• Violating these provisions constitutes a second-degree misdemeanor, punishable according to sections 775.082 or 775.083, Florida Statutes.

• Effective date is October 1, 2021.