H1684

To amend the civil rights law, in relation to reporting a non-emergency incident involving a member of a protected class

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Amends civil rights law to penalize false police claims about non-emergency incidents involving protected classes.

This bill amends the civil rights law by adding penalties for individuals who intentionally select a person or property for harm, cause damage, or summon police without reason to suspect a violation, criminal conduct, or threat, specifically in non-emergency incidents involving members of protected classes. Affected individuals can seek injunctive relief, damages, or other appropriate relief in civil actions. The bill aims to address false claims and protect individuals from unjustified police involvement.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 15, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

Jul 15, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-2

Oct 20, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order