House Government Operations - 2026-02-25 - 11:15AM

Government Operations & Military Affairs · February 25, 2026

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Chair opened the session, explained schedule and introduced the purpose of the hearing: an introduction and testimony on H.697, relating to buffers around first responders during public emergencies; said Representative Oliver (sponsor) will present and counsel will explain the bill text.

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The committee heard testimony on H.697, a bill that would make it unlawful to intentionally remain within 25 feet of a first responder during an acute public-safety emergency and create misdemeanor penalties; sponsors, counsel, and a Fraternal Order of Police witness explained the text and debated definitions, application to reporters, and existing law gaps.

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