relative to the apparent use of a deadly weapon during the offense of criminal threatening.

Summary

The bill upgrades the crime of criminal threatening when the offender uses a deadly weapon or something that looks like one to a class B felony. It applies to anyone who threatens another person under those circumstances and will take effect on Jan. 1, 2027. The change responds to a request from county attorneys to strengthen penalties for weapon‑related threats.

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