Revision: Nov. 6, 2025, 2:46 p.m.
Senate Judiciary
November 5, 2025
2025-3085s
09/05
Amendment to HB 109-FN
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Criminal Code; False Reports to Law Enforcement. Amend RSA 641:4 to read as follows:
641:4 False Reports to Law Enforcement.
A person is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if he or she:
I. Knowingly gives or causes to be given false information to any law enforcement officer with the purpose of inducing such officer to believe that another has committed an offense; or
II. Knowingly gives or causes to be given information to any law enforcement officer concerning the commission of an offense, or the danger from an explosive or other dangerous substance, knowing that the offense or danger did not occur or exist or knowing that he or she has no information relating to the offense or danger.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
2025-3085s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill enhances the penalty for the offense of false reports to law enforcement from a misdemeanor to a class A misdemeanor.