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HB 279: Misuse of Emergency Communications Systems

GENERAL BILL by Partington

Misuse of Emergency Communications Systems ; Provides enhanced criminal penalties for specified violation relating to use of emergency communications services which results in bodily injury or property damage; requires courts to order restitution for certain violations.

Effective Date: upon becoming a law
Last Action: 2/6/2025 House - Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    1/28/2025 House • Filed
    2/6/2025 House • Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
    • Referred to Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee
    • Referred to Judiciary Committee
    • Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

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  • HB 279, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 1/28/2025 at 1:35 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 278 Misuse of Emergency Communications Systems Wright Identical Last Action: 1/29/2025 S Referred to Regulated Industries; Criminal Justice; Rules

    Citations - Statutes (1)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    365.172 Emergency communications. Page 1 (pdf)

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