Creates the crime of initiating a false report in the first degree.

Crime

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Representative Edwards,, Wright,, Levy B, Representative Boice,, Diehl,, Elmer,, Evans,, Gomberg,, Hartman,, Mannix,, McIntire,, Osborne,, Owens,, Reschke,, Skarlatos,, Smith G,, Senator McLane,, Smith DB,, Weber
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In House Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-06-27 House
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-04-08 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-03-18 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2025-03-18 House
Referred to Judiciary.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act creates new crimes about initiating a false report. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 79.3).
Creates the crime of initiating a false report in the first degree. Punishes by a maximum of 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both. Creates the crime of initiating a false report in the second degree. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Renames the crime of initiating a false report to initiating a false report in the third degree.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to initiating false reports; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee