Establishes the offense of obstructing a police officer
This bill creates a new class E felony offense for intentionally interfering with police officers during their duties. It specifically prohibits actions like spitting on officers, throwing objects, or physically pushing, shoving, or blocking them while they are performing official tasks. The law defines obstruction as a criminal act punishable by up to four years in prison, applying directly to individuals who disrupt officer safety or operations. The bill does not include exceptions or additional context beyond these specific prohibited behaviors.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2025
Last action Apr 21, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Jan 27, 2025
Committee
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lower
1 primary · 24 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Doug Smith
RRepublican
Co
Andrew Molitor
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Brian Manktelow
RRepublican
Co
Brian Miller
RRepublican
Co
Chris Tague
RRepublican
Co
Dave DiPietro
RRepublican
Co
Dave McDonough
RRepublican
Co
Ed Ra
RRepublican
Co
Jarett Gandolfo
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Jeff Gallahan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Jodi Giglio
RRepublican/Conservative
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