Alabama Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Criminalize 'Interference with a First Responder'

Alabama lawmaker introduces bill to criminalize 'interference with a first responder'

An Alabama lawmaker has introduced new legislation that would create criminal penalties for people who interfere with police officers, firefighters, or other emergency personnel while they are on duty.

State Sen. April Weaver introduces bill to criminalize “interference with a first responder”

The legislation followed recent civil unrest and sought to penalize individuals who refused orders to stay 25 feet from active scenes.