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FL S0184
Bill
AI Summary
- Creates new Florida statute (s. 843.31) making it unlawful to approach or remain within 25 feet of a first responder after receiving a verbal warning not to approach, if done with intent to impede, threaten, or harass
- Applies to law enforcement officers, correctional probation officers, firefighters, and emergency medical care providers engaged in the lawful performance of a legal duty
- Requires the person must knowingly and willfully violate the verbal warning and must know or reasonably should know the individual is a first responder
- Defines "harass" as willfully engaging in conduct directed at a first responder that intentionally causes substantial emotional distress and serves no legitimate purpose
- Violation is classified as a second-degree misdemeanor, with an effective date of January 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Impeding, Threatening, or Harassing First Responders
Last Action
Chapter No. 2024-85
4/12/2024
Committee Referrals
Rules1/10/2024
Community Affairs12/5/2023
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