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Summary of the bill as introduced: Makes it illegal for a person to approach, impede, cause harm or harass a first responder or emergency medical care provider after receiving a verbal warning.
02.24.2026 The House Judiciary General Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendments expand the 25 foot zone to 50 feet for medical personnel and adds language that clarifies the definition as state and local law enforcement officers.
02.25.2026 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment removes the subcommittee amendment from the bill.
03.10.2026 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment is language from S175, the Senate version of the bill.