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NJ S3686
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Anthony M. Bucco
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AI Summary
- Creates a disorderly persons offense for approaching or remaining within 25 feet of a first responder after being instructed not to approach, when done with intent to obstruct, impair, or interfere with their duties
- Covers conduct intended to interfere with first responders through threatening, intimidating, or harassing behavior
- Defines "first responder" to include law enforcement officers, paid or volunteer firefighters, and members of first aid, emergency, ambulance, or rescue squad associations
- Carries penalties of up to six months imprisonment, a fine of up to $1,000, or both
- Designated as the "Honoring and Listening to Our First Responders Act" or "HALO Act"
Legislative Description
Establishes disorderly persons offense of interfering with first responder under certain circumstances; designated as "Honoring and Listening to Our First Responders Act."
Law and Public Safety
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
2/24/2026
Committee Referrals
Law and Public Safety2/24/2026
Full Bill Text
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