Anti-Swatting Act of 2015

Summary

Anti-Swatting Act of 2015 Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for enhanced penalties for the transmission of misleading or inaccurate caller identification information with the intent to trigger a response by a law enforcement agency. Directs the court to order a defendant who has been convicted of such an offense to reimburse any law enforcement agencies or any government agencies or private not-for-profit organizations that provide fire, rescue, or emergency medical services for expenses incurred in responding to such conduct. Treats such an order of reimbursement as a civil judgment.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 27 April 2015

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 27 April 2015

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 27 April 2015

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