H1794

Relative to school and public threats

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1794 amends penalties for knowingly communicating false reports of active shooting incidents at schools.

Massachusetts H1794 amends the General Laws to enhance penalties for knowingly communicating false reports of active shooting incidents at schools. The bill specifically targets those who falsely report active shooting incidents, aiming to prevent unnecessary panic and resource strain on emergency services. The legislation seeks to ensure that such false reports are met with appropriate legal consequences.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 23, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

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

Sep 16, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 09/23/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Sep 16, 2025

House

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