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PA SB175
Bill
Status
1/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Vincent Hughes
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AI Summary
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Expands Pennsylvania's false alarm offense to cover knowingly making false reports of crimes or medical/other emergencies to law enforcement, firefighters, fire companies, EMS agencies, 911 operators, or authorized government employees and contractors
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Courts may order convicted individuals to pay reimbursement costs for emergency response, including salaries/overtime of law enforcement, firefighters, EMS providers, and prosecutors, plus equipment and supplies used
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Parents or legal guardians of convicted juveniles may be ordered to pay outstanding costs if the juvenile cannot pay, with provisions for installment plans and hardship modifications
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Grants the Attorney General authority to investigate and prosecute violations that span multiple counties or states, in addition to local district attorney jurisdiction
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In falsification and intimidation, further providing for the offense of false alarms to agencies of public safety.
Last Action
Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
6/2/2025