SB 0202
Crimes: other; summoning law enforcement to residence through intentional false report of a serious law enforcement emergency; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends sec. 411a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.411a).
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This bill makes it a crime to intentionally make a false report of a serious crime or medical emergency to law enforcement, 911 operators, or other emergency responders, knowing the report is false. The bill increases penalties for such actions, particularly if the false report leads to injury or death. It also prohibits threatening to report a crime and outlines financial responsibility for the costs associated with responding to false reports, with specific provisions for juvenile offenders.
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