Gov. DeSantis Signs Anti-Swatting and School Safety Bills

A heavy joke that can cost lives. This is how many experts define swatting, a practice that gained notoriety in communities of video games and live broadcasts, but whose consequences were tragic on more than one occasion. In Florida, this dangerous tendency motivated Governor Ron DeSantis to sign legislation that tightens penalties against those making false calls to emergency services, especially if they result in injuries or deaths.

DeSantis signs bill to strengthen punishment for deadly ‘swatting’ harassment used by leftists

Florida Gov. DeSantis signed legislation increasing criminal penalties for ‘swatting’ innocent people with fake 911 calls, a tactic used against conservative public figures.

DeSantis signs swatting bill in line with national trend

(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an anti-swatting bill in Winter Haven this week, following a national trend towards outlawing the practice.

DeSantis signs swatting bill in line with national trend to crack down on such activity

The hoax calls to emergency services are intended to trigger a potentially harmful response to the target by law enforcement.

DeSantis Signs Legislation to Increase Penalties for Swatting in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on May 21 signed a new bill into law that enhances penalties for swatting, the practice of making false reports to 911 to trigger a large law enforcement response to a target’s location. DeSantis said during a news conference in Polk County that the state has led the nation in its anti-swatting efforts when he signed a bill in 2021 that established felonies for swatting offenses that led to damage, injury, or death. Whi…

Gov. DeSantis signs anti-swatting and school safety bills

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 279 into law, increasing penalties for the misuse of emergency communication systems, and Senate Bill 1470 for school safety