Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3257: Establishes the offense of impeding, threatening, or harassing a first responder
Status: In committee, April 14, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 575, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the offense of impeding, threatening, or harassing a first responder, with a penalty provision. Section A. Chapter 575, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 575.356, to read as follows: 575.356. 1. A person commits the offense of impeding, threatening, or harassing a first responder if such person after receiving an oral warning not to approach from an individual that the person knows or reasonably should know is a first responder and the individual is engaged in the lawful performan.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 575, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the offense of impeding, threatening, or harassing a first responder, with a penalty provision. Section A. Chapter 575, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 575.356, to read as follows: 575.356. 1. A person commits the offense of impeding, threatening, or harassing a first responder if such person after receiving an oral warning not to approach from an individual that the person knows or reasonably should know is a first responder and the individual is engaged in the lawful performance of his or her duties as a first responder knowingly and willfully violates such warning and approaches or remains within twenty-five feet of the first responder with the intent (2) Threaten the first responder with physical harm; or (3) Harass the first responder. 2. The offense of impeding, threatening, or harassing a first responder is a class D misdemeanor. 3. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Emergency medical care provider", an ambulance driver, emergency medical technician, paramedic, registered nurse, physician, or medical director. The term "emergency medical care provider" also includes a physician, employee, agent, or volunteer of a hospital as defined in section 190.100 who is employed, under contract, or EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in …