Kansas Bill Threatens Free Speech, Critics Say
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Kansas Bill Proposes 25-Foot Buffer Zone for First Responders: Balancing Safety and Free Speech
A new bill in Kansas seeks to establish the crime of unlawful approach of a first responder, barring individuals from coming within 25 feet of police, firefighters, EMS workers, or federal agents while on duty. Violators could face arrest for distracting or unsettling responders. The measure has passed the Senate and received a hearing in the House, with supporters arguing it ensures first responder safety and critics warning of potential First Amendment violations and costly lawsuits. The bill now awaits House approval before heading to Governor Kelly.
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