FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVES, AND OTHER DEADLY WEAPONS – Amends and adds to existing law to revise a provision regarding a false report of explosives and to provide for the crime of false reports of violence or emergency in public or private places.

Idaho's S 1019 amends state law to criminalize false reports of violence or emergencies in public or private places, expanding beyond existing explosives-related false reports. The bill creates new Section 18-3313A, making it a misdemeanor to falsely report emergencies (up to 1 year in jail or $5,000 fine), a felony if damages exceed $1,000 or someone suffers injury (up to 5 years or $25,000), or a more severe felony if death occurs (up to 10 years or $25,000). It directly affects individuals who maliciously submit false emergency reports - such as "swatting" incidents - to trigger law enforcement responses. The law applies to reports made to police, emergency services, or media, with "private places" defined to include homes, businesses, vehicles, and any location with reasonable privacy expectations. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.