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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a criminal penalty for certain actions resulting in the dispatch of emergency services to nonexistent emergencies. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a criminal penalty for "swatting" - the act of making false reports to emergency services, resulting in the dispatch of police to a nonexistent emergency. The bill sets varying penalties depending on the consequences of the false report: up to 2.5 years in jail and/or a $2,500 fine for a basic offense, up to 5 years in jail and/or a $7,500 fine for a second or subsequent offense, up to 5 years in jail and/or a $5,000 fine if bodily injury occurs, and manslaughter charges if a death occurs. The bill exempts calls made in good faith from these penalties.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3467 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3467.pdf |
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