Concerns false public alarms involving places of worship.
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Overview
This bill makes it a crime of the second degree to initiate or circulate false public alarms, particularly when they involve places of worship like churches, synagogues, and temples. It defines ‘place of worship’ as a building with over 50 seats used regularly for religious services. The bill also increases penalties for false alarms targeting these locations, including a higher civil penalty. It clarifies liability for false alarms involving 9-1-1 calls and establishes a process for local law enforcement to report false alarm data.
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