CRIME/MISDEMEANOR: Creates the crime of approaching a peace officer lawfully engaged in law enforcement duties (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

This bill creates a new crime for approaching a peace officer who is lawfully performing their duties. The law directly affects individuals who come within a certain distance of an officer engaged in enforcement activities. A key provision establishes that a person cannot be convicted if they did not understand the officer's command or if the officer failed to activate their body camera before giving the order. These rules serve as specific legal defenses that a defendant can use to argue against charges under this new statute.