Michigan SB0202 prohibits false reports of serious law enforcement emergencies and sets penalties.

Michigan SB0202 amends the state's criminal code to prohibit knowingly making false reports of serious law enforcement emergencies, such as crimes or medical emergencies, to authorities. The bill sets penalties for such false reports, including fines and imprisonment. If a false report results in a person being killed or seriously injured, the penalties are more severe. The bill also allows courts to order those convicted to pay for the costs of the emergency response triggered by the false report.

Michigan SB0202 prohibits false reports of serious law enforcement emergencies and sets penalties.

Michigan SB0202 amends the state's criminal code to prohibit knowingly making false reports of serious law enforcement emergencies, such as crimes or medical emergencies, to authorities. The bill sets penalties for such false reports, including fines and imprisonment. If a false report results in a person being killed or seriously injured, the penalties are more severe. The bill also allows courts to order those convicted to pay for the costs of the emergency response triggered by the false report.