Creates offense of impersonating first responder; grades offense one degree higher than underlying offense.

This bill creates a new criminal offense for impersonating a first responder (such as a police officer, firefighter, or emergency medical worker) to commit another crime. If the underlying crime is a minor violation (like a disorderly persons offense), the impersonation is a fourth-degree crime; otherwise, it is punished one degree higher than the underlying offense (e.g., a third-degree crime becomes a second-degree crime under this bill). It applies to anyone who falsely claims to be a first responder, wears a uniform, or makes misleading statements about their identity while committing a crime in that assumed role. The bill takes effect immediately and aims to address risks during emergencies like wildfires, where impersonation has been reported.