For fuck's sake, the bill does nothing of the sort. Whatever the merits of the bill, it does nothing even within the same zip code as that. Screenshots to follow
Let's start with the kicker. The bill EXPRESSLY says "of course you can videotape, this isn't changing that"
And then here are the substantive sections - even without that "yes, you can record" paragraph, what part of the new language (the underlined stuff) could have covered that?
Failure to follow a lawful order? No, that's only obstruction if done with specific intent to hinder the officer. Videotaping is never that
The rest of this is all physical behavior that has nothing to do with video: use (or threats) of force, preventing control over a suspect, restricting an officer's movement.
If you don't like this bill, oppose the bill. Don't make up a different one to fear-monger about!

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