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HB 85 Original 2023 Regular Session Mike Johnson
Abstract: Creates the crime of approaching a law enforcement officer who is lawfully engaged in
his law enforcement duties and provides for penalties.
Proposed law provides that no person shall knowingly or intentionally approach within 25 feet of
a law enforcement officer who is lawfully engaged in the execution of his official duties after the law
enforcement officer has ordered a person to stop approaching.
Proposed law defines "law enforcement officer" as any commissioned police officer, sheriff, deputy
sheriff, marshal, deputy marshal, correctional officer, probation and parole officer, constable,
wildlife enforcement agent, or state park warden.
Proposed law provides for a fine of not more than $500, imprisonment for not more than 60 days,
or both.
(Adds R.S. 14:109)