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Senate committee advances anti-swatting bill after law enforcement testimony
Summary
The Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee voted to send Senate Bill 1019, which would create a distinct offense for false reports of violence or large-scale emergencies (commonly called "swatting"), to the Senate floor with a "do pass" recommendation after testimony from law enforcement and supporters.
The Idaho Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee on the motion of Senator Jeff Foreman voted to send Senate Bill 1019 to the full Senate with a "do pass" recommendation after testimony from law enforcement leaders and policy advocates.
Sen. Tammy Nichols, sponsor of SB 1019, told the committee the bill would "explicitly criminalize false reports of violence or emergencies in public or private places," update Idaho Code section 18-333, and provide definitions and penalties tailored to the risks posed by swatting. "The primary goals in this bill is to deter false emergency reports, protecting public…
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