Relating to false reports to or communications with public safety entities, and providing penalties

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 25, 2024
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   Skipped: SubcommitteeSkipped
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 26, 2024
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   Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 26, 202495–0
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   Skipped: Senate committeeSkipped
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   Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 20, 202446–0
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 10, 2024
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   Done: Signed into lawApril 10, 2024

SF 2161 became law → The same legislation passed as SF 2161, so this version was set aside. Go to SF 2161 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to false reports to or communications with public safety entities. Under current law, a person who reports or causes to be reported false information to a fire department, a law enforcement authority, or other public safety entity, knowing that the information is false, commits either a simple misdemeanor or a serious misdemeanor depending upon the method of making the false report, or the seriousness of the falsely reported criminal act.6, an act of terrorism under Code chapter 708A, unlawful possession of biological agents or diseases under Code chapter 708B, and any offense under Code chapter 712 (concerning arson, explosive materials, and destructive devices).

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

Fiscal note

Can’t be estimated Compare with other bills

Senate File 2161 creates a new criminal offense, and the fiscal impact cannot be estimated due to a lack of existing data. Figure 2 shows the average State cost per offense for a Class C felony, Class D felony, aggravated misdemeanor, serious misdemeanor, and simple misdemeanor.

• Final Fiscal Note — False Reports to Public Safety Entities, Penalties— · May 1, 2024
• False Reports to Public Safety Entities, Penalties · February 6, 2024
• False Reports to Public Safety Entities, Penalties · January 30, 2024

Nonpartisan cost estimates from the Legislative Services Agency’s Fiscal Services Division. The newest is first. Reading a fiscal note

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§718.6

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