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 these crimes involve knowingly reporting false information that is likely to cause public alarm or inconvenience. The changes apply to reports made to any official or quasi-official agency or organization dealing with emergencies involving danger to life or property.

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 these crimes involve knowingly reporting false information that is likely to cause public alarm or inconvenience. The changes apply to reports made to any official or quasi-official agency or organization dealing with emergencies involving danger to life or property.