Relating to bail in cases involving terroristic threats to schools or children

Summary

HB 4996 makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly file a false emergency report that could cause severe public alarm, and a felony for repeat offenses or when injury occurs. It also criminalizes intentionally threatening violence that causes such alarm, imposing steep fines and prison terms. The law adds residency and employment restrictions for offenders on pre‑trial or supervised release and lets courts order reimbursement of emergency response costs.

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