AN ACT relating to failure to report a serious crime.

Summary

The bill makes it a Class A misdemeanor for anyone who witnesses a serious crime—one that could cause serious injury or death—to fail to promptly report it to law enforcement when they can do so safely. It applies to any person who observes such an offense and could report without endangering themselves. The measure seeks to ensure timely reporting of violent crimes.

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