Minnesota HF559 amends state law to require restitution for public agencies and victims affected by false emergency reports.

Minnesota HF559 amends state law to mandate that a court order a person convicted of reporting a fictitious emergency to make full restitution to the responding public agency and any direct victims. This restitution covers the reasonable costs of the emergency response. Importantly, this restitution does not limit the potential for greater damages in a civil action or proceeding.

Minnesota HF559 amends state law to require restitution for public agencies and victims affected by false emergency reports.

Minnesota HF559 amends state law to mandate that a court order a person convicted of reporting a fictitious emergency to make full restitution to the responding public agency and any direct victims. This restitution covers the reasonable costs of the emergency response. Importantly, this restitution does not limit the potential for greater damages in a civil action or proceeding.