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Panel advances bill to make repeat swatting a wobbler and provide restitution for victims
Summary
AB 327 would make swatting a wobbler (misdemeanor or felony depending on facts) for adult repeat offenders and allow restitution for property damage; the committee voted the bill to Appropriations after proponents and opponents debated deterrence and disproportionate penalties for juveniles.
Assemblymember Ta introduced AB 327 to address “swatting,” the practice of making false emergency reports that draw highly armed responses. Ta said the bill, as amended, would apply only to adult repeat offenders and allow victims to seek compensation for property damage such as doors destroyed during forced entries.
Supporters included testimony from Matt Hyatt of California Civil Liberties Advocacy and numerous law‑enforcement organizations. Hyatt said the measure…
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