Establishes disorderly persons offense of interfering with first responder under certain circumstances; designated as "Honoring and Listening to Our First Responders Act."
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Overview
This bill, designated the "Honoring and Listening to Our First Responders Act," creates a disorderly persons offense in New Jersey for individuals who intentionally approach or remain too close to a first responder after being asked to step back. The law specifically targets actions intended to obstruct, interfere with, threaten, intimidate, or harass first responders, which include law enforcement officers, firefighters, and members of emergency medical squads. It aims to protect these individuals while performing their duties.
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Anthony Bucco
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