Bill > SB2100

This bill modifies existing laws regarding false reporting of crimes in Oklahoma, aiming to deter malicious false reports while protecting those who report in good faith. It establishes that making a false report that leads to police action or investigation is unlawful. Previously, this was a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail or a $500 fine. Now, if the false report accuses someone of a misdemeanor, it remains a misdemeanor with the same penalties, but if the false report accuses someone of a felony, the offense is elevated to a felony with punishments mirroring those for the falsely accused felony. Additionally, the bill creates a felony offense for falsely reporting a missing child that triggers an AMBER alert, with penalties adjusted to align with other felony sentencing provisions. The bill also includes legislative findings explaining the negative impacts of false reporting, such as endangering innocent people and wasting law enforcement resources, and states its purpose is to address these issues.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb2100&Session=2600