NY A10621

Creates a new crime of "interference with first responders" establishing a 15-foot safety buffer zone around police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and other emergency personnel performing official duties

Violation requires three elements: knowingly entering the buffer zone, receiving a verbal warning to leave, and willfully remaining with intent to impede, threaten, harass, or interfere with the responder

Explicitly protects the right to record, photograph, or observe first responders from outside the 15-foot zone without interference

Exempts individuals seeking emergency assistance, providing aid, or following lawful instructions from first responders

Classified as a Class B misdemeanor, taking effect 90 days after becoming law