Establishes the offense of impeding, threatening, or harassing a first responder

HB 3257 makes it a misdemeanor to impede, threaten, or harass a first responder while they are performing their duties. It specifically prohibits approaching within 25 feet after being orally warned, if the intent is to interfere with their work, cause physical harm, or harass them (defined as causing substantial emotional distress with no legitimate purpose). The law directly affects individuals who target police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, or hospital staff working in emergency settings. Key provisions require a prior warning and define "first responder" to include law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel. This bill creates a new legal consequence for disruptive or threatening behavior toward those providing critical public safety services.