Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2025

Sponsored bySen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]FL· Introduced 9 janvier 2025

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

9 janvier 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Introduced in Senate · Updated 5 mai 2025

Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2025

This 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).

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2 actions

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
9 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
9 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

2 cosponsors

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Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]FL

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Republican2100%

Republican:Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]AL
Republican:Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]SD

Classification

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Crime and Law Enforcement

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Civil actions and liabilityCriminal procedure and sentencingEmergency communications systemsFirst responders and emergency personnelFraud offenses and financial crimesPostal service

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