Clarifies crime of highway and public passage obstruction and increases penalties.

This bill clarifies and strengthens penalties for obstructing highways or public passages in New Jersey. It separates reckless obstruction (now a disorderly persons offense, punishable by up to 6 months jail or $1,000 fine) from purposeful obstruction that affects commerce (now a fourth-degree crime, punishable by up to 18 months jail or $10,000 fine). The bill specifically protects individuals gathering to hear speech or communicate without causing unreasonable obstruction. It also clarifies that police cannot require people to move solely if the obstruction could be resolved by controlling the gathering's size or location. The changes apply to anyone obstructing public pathways without legal permission.