Adds falsely reporting the use of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument to the crimes of falsely reporting an incident in the first and second.

This bill amends the penal law to include falsely reporting the use of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument as part of the crimes of falsely reporting an incident in the first and second degrees. The bill specifies that such false reports must be made under circumstances likely to cause public alarm or inconvenience. It also includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the act is found invalid, the rest remains in effect.

Adds falsely reporting the use of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument to the crimes of falsely reporting an incident in the first and second.

This bill amends the penal law to include falsely reporting the use of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument as part of the crimes of falsely reporting an incident in the first and second degrees. The bill specifies that such false reports must be made under circumstances likely to cause public alarm or inconvenience. It also includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the act is found invalid, the rest remains in effect.