Minnesota bill SF3372 increases penalties for swatting, a false emergency call to prompt police response.

Minnesota bill SF3372 amends state statutes to increase criminal penalties for swatting. It raises the maximum imprisonment term and fines for those who report fictitious emergencies, especially targeting officials, resulting in serious injury or death. The bill also specifies minimum imprisonment terms for certain offenders and restricts supervised release for inmates serving mandatory life sentences. Effective August 1, 2025, the changes apply to crimes committed on or after that date.

Minnesota bill SF3372 increases penalties for swatting, a false emergency call to prompt police response.

Minnesota bill SF3372 amends state statutes to increase criminal penalties for swatting. It raises the maximum imprisonment term and fines for those who report fictitious emergencies, especially targeting officials, resulting in serious injury or death. The bill also specifies minimum imprisonment terms for certain offenders and restricts supervised release for inmates serving mandatory life sentences. Effective August 1, 2025, the changes apply to crimes committed on or after that date.