Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2025

S 38, the "Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2025," makes it a federal crime to intentionally send false information that would reasonably cause emergency responses (like police or SWAT deployments). It targets individuals who falsely report crimes or dangers to trigger such responses, with penalties including up to 20 years in prison if serious injury occurs, or life imprisonment if death results. The bill also allows victims to sue for costs incurred from false emergency responses, such as police overtime or property damage. This law directly affects anyone who makes deceptive reports to emergency services, aiming to deter "swatting" incidents that endanger public safety.