Utah SB0099 amends the offense of emergency reporting abuse to include false reports and non-emergency contacts with emergency services.

Utah SB0099 modifies the offense of emergency reporting abuse to include conduct in which an actor contacts an emergency response service when the actor knows, or reasonably should know, that no actual or perceived emergency exists. The bill also makes technical and conforming changes to the law. A violation of this offense is a class B misdemeanor, except when the report is regarding a weapon of mass destruction, which is a second degree felony. The court may order reimbursement for expenses and losses incurred in responding to the violation.

Utah SB0099 amends the offense of emergency reporting abuse to include false reports and non-emergency contacts with emergency services.

Utah SB0099 modifies the offense of emergency reporting abuse to include conduct in which an actor contacts an emergency response service when the actor knows, or reasonably should know, that no actual or perceived emergency exists. The bill also makes technical and conforming changes to the law. A violation of this offense is a class B misdemeanor, except when the report is regarding a weapon of mass destruction, which is a second degree felony. The court may order reimbursement for expenses and losses incurred in responding to the violation.