Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes misdemeanor charges for continuing to approach first responders after being told to stop in Oklahoma.

Highlights:

• Specifies that it shall be unlawful for a person after receiving a warning to not approach, to continue to approach, or remain within 25 feet of the person who is a first responder who is engaged in a lawful performance of their legal duty, with the individual's intent to be (Sec. 1):

• Impede or interfere with the ability of the first responder to perform their duty;

• Threaten the first responder with physical harm; or

• Harass the first responder.

• Establishes a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment up to 1 year, a fine not to exceed $1,000, or both for violation of this Act (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect November 1, 2025 (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes misdemeanor charges for continuing to approach first responders after being told to stop in Oklahoma.

Highlights:

• Specifies that it shall be unlawful for a person after receiving a warning to not approach, to continue to approach, or remain within 25 feet of the person who is a first responder who is engaged in a lawful performance of their legal duty, with the individual's intent to be (Sec. 1):

• Impede or interfere with the ability of the first responder to perform their duty;

• Threaten the first responder with physical harm; or

• Harass the first responder.

• Establishes a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment up to 1 year, a fine not to exceed $1,000, or both for violation of this Act (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect November 1, 2025 (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text