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OR HB3935

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Darcey Edwards

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Creates "initiating a false report in the first degree" as a Class B felony (up to 10 years imprisonment, $250,000 fine) when a knowingly false emergency report results in the death of any person at the reported location

  • Creates "initiating a false report in the second degree" as a Class C felony (up to 5 years imprisonment, $125,000 fine) when a false emergency report results in serious physical injury or death, or targets schools, institutions of higher education, public officials, or places of worship

  • Renames the existing crime of "initiating a false report" to "initiating a false report in the third degree," which remains a Class A misdemeanor for knowingly transmitting false emergency reports

  • Requires mandatory restitution for all convictions, including repayment of response and investigation costs plus compensation to victims for physical injuries or property damage

  • Takes effect on the 91st day after the 2025 legislative session adjourns

Legislative Description

Relating to initiating false reports; prescribing an effective date.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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