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SC H4763
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Oremus
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AI Summary
- Creates a 25-foot buffer zone around first responders (law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical care providers) who are performing their duties, after they issue a verbal warning not to approach
- Prohibits knowingly and willfully approaching or remaining within the buffer zone with intent to impede the responder's duties, threaten physical harm, or harass them
- Defines "harass" as willful conduct serving no legitimate purpose that would cause a reasonable person substantial mental and emotional distress
- Violation is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $500 and imprisonment up to 30 days (committee amendment reduced from 60 days)
- Requires emergency medical care providers to make reasonable efforts to obtain consent from parents, guardians, or family members for medical treatment as required by law
Legislative Description
Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction (HALO) Act
Last Action
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/10/2026
Judiciary12/16/2025
Full Bill Text
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