Criminal Law - Threat of Mass Violence - Penalty

Summary

The bill upgrades the crime of threatening a mass‑violence incident—from a misdemeanor to a felony. It applies to oral, written or electronic threats that could endanger five or more people, imposing up to ten years in jail, a $10,000 fine, and possible reimbursement of response costs. The measure was withdrawn after an unfavorable Senate report.

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