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Committee debates H.697 25-foot buffer for first responders amid media-access concerns
Summary
Lawmakers questioned H.697's proposed 25-foot buffer around first responders, flagging potential limits on journalists and bystanders while supporters cited public-safety benefits; members asked for more testimony and will hold the provision for further drafting.
Committee members voiced mixed reactions to H.697, a proposal that would create a 25-foot buffer around first responders during emergency activity. Several lawmakers said they support imposing a clear boundary to protect responders, while others warned the distance could unduly limit media coverage and bystander documentation of…
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