HF559 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Restitution for public agencies and victims affected by the reporting of fictitious emergency provided.

AI Generated Summary

This bill aims to ensure that individuals who falsely report emergencies, causing public agencies to respond, are held financially responsible for the costs incurred by these agencies. Additionally, the bill mandates restitution to any direct victims of the fictitious emergency. The required payments made by the offender would cover the reasonable costs of the emergency response and would not prevent further claims for damages in civil court. Essentially, if someone makes a false emergency report, this bill ensures they pay for the emergency services used and compensates any victims affected by the incident.

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Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 12, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toPublic Safety Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A new subdivision pertaining to restitution requirements."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies section 609.78 related to making a fictitious emergency report.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "609.78"
  }
]