How SB 284 changes current law

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This bill establishes penalties for obstructing or threatening first responders during their duties.

• Subpart D, Subchapter VI, Chapter 5, Title 11

  § 1244B. Impeding, interfering with, or threatening a first responder during performance of duties; class A misdemeanor.

  This section introduces a new law that criminalizes impeding or threatening first responders.

• Subpart D, Subchapter VI, Chapter 5, Title 11

  (a) For purposes of this section: ...

  Defines the terms and context applicable to the new law regarding first responders.

• Subpart D, Subchapter VI, Chapter 5, Title 11

  “First responder” means all of the following: ...

  Clarifies who qualifies as a first responder under this law.

• Subpart D, Subchapter VI, Chapter 5, Title 11

  (b) It is unlawful for a person to either cross a marked barrier established by a first responder ...

  Establishes the specific actions that violate the law regarding first responders.

• Subpart D, Subchapter VI, Chapter 5, Title 11

  (c) A violation of subsection (b) of this section is a class A misdemeanor.

  Sets the legal consequences as a class A misdemeanor for violations of this section.

• Subpart D, Subchapter VI, Chapter 5, Title 11

  (d) The Superior Court has exclusive jurisdiction over a violation of this section.

  Designates the Superior Court as the authority to handle violations under this new law.