HI HB362

Creates a new felony offense of resisting arrest in the first degree for intentionally removing or attempting to remove a firearm from a law enforcement officer, classified as a class C felony.

Reclassifies the existing resisting arrest offense as resisting arrest in the second degree, remaining a misdemeanor for using or threatening physical force or creating substantial risk of bodily injury to prevent arrest.

Addresses a gap in existing law where offenders attempting to disarm officers could not be adequately prosecuted under theft or escape statutes due to missing elements.

Takes effect upon approval and does not affect rights, duties, or proceedings that began before the effective date.