This bill increases penalties for anyone who makes false reports that lead to emergency responses. It aims to reduce dangerous hoaxes that waste resources and endanger lives.
Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2025This bill makes it a crime to intentionally convey false or misleading information in circumstances where the information may reasonably be expected to cause an emergency response and the information indicates the occurrence of criminal conduct or a threat to health or safety (commonly referred to as swatting).
