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SC H3535

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Wooten

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a new criminal offense for knowingly approaching or remaining within 25 feet of a first responder after receiving a verbal warning to stay back
  • Applies when a person intends to impede, interfere with, threaten, or harass a first responder engaged in lawful performance of duties
  • Defines "first responder" as law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical care providers
  • Defines "harass" as willfully engaging in conduct that intentionally causes substantial emotional distress and serves no legitimate purpose
  • Violation is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $500 and/or imprisonment up to 60 days

Legislative Description

Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction (HALO) Act

Last Action

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Davis, B.L.Cox, Holman

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/5/2024

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