Rhode Island S2302 criminalizes knowingly filing a false report of misconduct against law enforcement, public safety, or hospital staff.

Rhode Island S2302 amends the state's laws to establish that knowingly filing a false report of misconduct against law enforcement, public safety, or hospital staff is a misdemeanor. The bill defines "law enforcement" as city or town police officers, state police officers, public safety officers, sheriffs, or capitol police officers. "Emergency personnel" includes emergency services officials, first aid and emergency medical technicians, fire safety officials, and hospital staff.

Rhode Island S2302 criminalizes knowingly filing a false report of misconduct against law enforcement, public safety, or hospital staff.

Rhode Island S2302 amends the state's laws to establish that knowingly filing a false report of misconduct against law enforcement, public safety, or hospital staff is a misdemeanor. The bill defines "law enforcement" as city or town police officers, state police officers, public safety officers, sheriffs, or capitol police officers. "Emergency personnel" includes emergency services officials, first aid and emergency medical technicians, fire safety officials, and hospital staff.