First bill filed for 2022 Session would criminalize harassing police
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The proposal follows this year's anti-riot bill.
After Republicans prioritized a bill this year cracking down on riots, at least one lawmaker wants to penalize people who harass police officers.
Hialeah Republican Rep.
Alex Rizo filed a measure (
HB 11) Monday that would prohibit people from provoking or harassing law enforcement officers or impeding on their duties. That bill is the first bill filed ahead for the 2022 Legislative Session, which begins in January.
The bill would criminalize approaching a police officer after being warned not to if the offender does so with the intent to disrupt the officer’s duties. People would also break the law if they approached with the intent to harass or provoke a physical response from the officer.