Unlawful interference with an emergency medical service provider

21-6326. Unlawful interference with an emergency medical service provider. (a) Unlawful interference with an emergency medical service provider is knowingly: (1) Interfering with any emergency medical service provider while engaged in the performance of such emergency medical service provider's duties; or (2) obstructing, interfering with or impeding the efforts of any emergency medical service provider to reach the location of an emergency. (b) Unlawful interference with an emergency medical service provider is a class B person misdemeanor. (c) As used in this section, "emergency medical service provider" means the same as in K.S.A. 65-6112, and amendments thereto. (d) A person who violates the provisions of this section may also be prosecuted for, convicted of and punished for assault or battery. History: L. 2010, ch. 136, § 211; L. 2019, ch. 64, § 3; June 6. Source or Prior Law: 21-3444. Law Review and Bar Journal References: Madisyn Schmitz, Standardization and Policy Change: Key Strategies for Reducing Violence in Healthcare, 34 Kan. J.L. & Pub. Pol'y 23 (2024). Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026