Establishes disorderly persons offense of interfering with first responder under certain circumstances; designated as "Honoring and Listening to Our First Responders Act."

S 3686, the "Honoring and Listening to Our First Responders Act" (HALO Act), creates a new disorderly persons offense for approaching within 25 feet of a first responder after being instructed not to, when the intent is to obstruct, threaten, intimidate, or harass them while they perform official duties. It directly affects first responders - including police officers, firefighters (paid or volunteer), and emergency medical personnel - by establishing legal protection against interference during their work. The law prohibits actions that impair their duties through threatening behavior within the 25-foot zone, with penalties including up to six months in jail or a $1,000 fine. The bill does not prevent prosecution under other existing laws.