MO HB3100

Creates a new criminal offense for knowingly approaching or remaining within 25 feet of a first responder after receiving an oral warning not to approach, when done with intent to impede, threaten with physical harm, or harass

Applies when the first responder is engaged in the lawful performance of their duties and the person knows or reasonably should know they are a first responder

Classified as a Class C misdemeanor

Defines "first responder" to include law enforcement officers, parole/probation officers, firefighters, and emergency medical care providers (EMTs, paramedics, ambulance drivers, nurses, physicians, and hospital emergency department staff)

Defines "harass" as willful conduct directed at a first responder that intentionally causes substantial emotional distress and serves no legitimate purpose