Establishes "Jeremiah's Law"
This bill creates a new class E felony offense for falsely reporting that a child under 13 was involved in an incident. It specifically applies when someone falsely files a report under a defined third-degree incident category (section 240.50) concerning a minor. The law directly affects individuals who make such false reports, imposing felony penalties instead of lesser offenses. The key provision defines the specific scenario (false report about a child under 13) and elevates the penalty to a felony. The law takes effect November 1 following its enactment.
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Introduced Mar 20, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Mar 20, 2025
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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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