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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri House Bill 1868 establishes class D misdemeanor for impeding, threatening, or harassing first responders
Last action · April 14, 2026: HCS Reported Do Pass (H)Sponsors: Lane Roberts and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
Missouri House Bill 1868 establishes the new offense of impeding, threatening, or harassing a first responder as a for individuals who knowingly violate an oral warning to stay at least twenty-five feet away from a first responder engaged in official duties. The measure applies to anyone who ignores a warning and approaches or remains within the twenty-five foot boundary with the intent to interfere, threaten physical harm, or harass.
Creates criminal liability and penalties for civilians who breach a 25-foot safety buffer after receiving an oral warning from law enforcement, firefighters, parole officers, or s.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
First responders
Law enforcement officers, firefighters, parole or probation officers, and emergency medical care providers gain a legal 25-foot buffer zone when executing lawful duties after issuing an oral warning.
Civilians and members of the public
Individuals face potential class D misdemeanor criminal charges if they knowingly approach or remain within 25 feet of an active first responder after receiving an oral warning.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
8 actions- Apr 14, 2026HouseCommitteeHCS Reported Do Pass (H)
- Apr 14, 2026HouseCommitteeHCS Voted Do Pass (H)
- Apr 14, 2026HouseExecutive Session Completed (H)
- Apr 7, 2026HousePublic Hearing Completed (H)
- Mar 31, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Crime and Public Safety(H)
- Jan 8, 2026HouseFloorRead Second Time (H)
Show 2 earlier actions
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroducedRead First Time (H)
- Dec 1, 2025HouseIntroducedPrefiled (H)
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy50Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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