The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 198 on the crime of swatting authored by Sen. Freeman. The bill specifies that, for purposes of the crime of false informing, hindering a “law enforcement process” includes causing a law enforcement officer to be dispatched. The bill also enhances the penalty for making a false report that a person is dangerous to a Level 6 felony if the offense causes a person to feel terrorized, frightened, intimidated, or threatened.
The Jewish Community Relations Council testified in support of the bill. The bill passed 9-0.
Read the bill at https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/198