The bill establishes a new section in Iowa law regarding the obstruction of first responders, defining specific actions that constitute such obstruction. It defines "first responder" to include law enforcement officers, probation or parole officers, firefighters, and emergency medical care providers. The bill prohibits individuals from approaching or remaining within 25 feet of a first responder after receiving a verbal warning, if the individual intends to impede the responder's duties, threaten them with physical harm, or harass them.

Violating this provision is classified as a serious misdemeanor, which carries penalties of confinement for up to one year and fines ranging from $430 to $2,560. The bill aims to protect first responders by ensuring they can perform their duties without interference or harassment.