LINK: Senate Bill 1019
SPONSOR: Sen. Tammy Nichols, Rep. Judy Boyle
IFF Analysis:
STATUS: Awaiting hearing in Senate Jud & Rules
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
This legislation amends Section 18-333 of the Idaho Code to address the growing threat of “swatting” and its dangers to both public and private sectors. It establishes legislative intent to combat the harmful consequences of false emergency reports, revises existing provisions on false police reports, and introduces a new section to criminalize false reports of violence or emergencies in public or private places. The bill includes clear definitions, specifies penalties for offenders, and makes necessary technical corrections to improve clarity and enforcement.
LATEST NEWS:
1/23/25: Sen. Nichols introduced this bill in the Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee on Wednesday afternoon. A similar bill passed the Senate last year but was not taken up by the House. The committee voted to print the bill.
About Brian Almon
Brian Almon is the Editor of the Gem State Chronicle. He also serves as Chairman of the District 14 Republican Party and is a trustee of the Eagle Public Library Board. He lives with his wife and five children in Eagle.
