2007 House Bill 5112

Increase false accident report penalty

Introduced in the House

Aug. 21, 2007

Introduced by Rep. David Robertson (R-51)

To increase the penalty for using a phone or other telecommunications device for making a false report of a crime, accident, injury or sudden illness. The bill increases the maximum penalty from six months in jail to four years in prison and a $5,000 fine.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary