S. 38In Committee
Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2025
Criminalizes swatting by making it a crime to intentionally send false or misleading information that could reasonably trigger an emergency response to reported criminal conduct or safety threats
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Criminalizes swatting by making it a crime to intentionally send false or misleading information that could reasonably trigger an emergency response to reported criminal conduct or safety threats
Key points
- Establish swatting offense
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-09 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCivil actions and liabilityCrime and Law EnforcementCriminal procedure and sentencingEmergency communications systemsFirst responders and emergency personnelFraud offenses and financial crimesPostal service