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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 misdemeanor if he :
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 has no information relating to the offense or danger.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2026.
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1 Criminal Code; False Reports to Law Enforcement. Amend RSA 641:4 to read as follows:
641:4 False Reports to Law Enforcement.
I. A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if he or she :
(a) 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
(b) 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.
II. A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if he or she knowingly reports to a law enforcement officer or agency, by word or action, false or baseless information regarding an allegation of misconduct by a law enforcement officer in the performance of such officer's duty.
III. A person is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if he or she knowingly reports to a law enforcement officer or agency, by word or action, false or baseless information regarding an allegation of criminal conduct by a law enforcement officer in the performance of such officer's duty.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2026.