Iowa bill aims to combat 'swatting'
Bill aims to deter "bad actors" from tying up emergency resources through "swatting" calls.
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Bill aims to deter "bad actors" from tying up emergency resources through "swatting" calls.
A new bill targeted toward preventing swatting calls would increase penalties from a misdemeanor to a felony for someone who intentionally makes a false report
Knowingly reporting fake information about serious crimes to law enforcement agencies in Iowa would be a felony under legislation advanced in the Iowa House. Granville Rep. Zach Dieken signed off
Bill aims to deter "bad actors" from tying up emergency resources through "swatting" calls.
Last spring, 30 schools around Iowa received swatting calls with fake school shooting threats. Lawmakers are considering increasing penalties.