2001 House Bill 5338

Introduced in the House

Oct. 24, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Bruce Patterson (R-21)

To make it a felony punishable by up to 16-years in prison and an $8,000 fine to cause someone to falsely believe that they have been exposed to a harmful biological, chemical, or radioactive substance, including anthrax.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice