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Bill Mandates Full Restitution to Taxpayers for False 911 Calls

SACRAMENTO — On Aug. 19, the California Assembly approved a bill giving taxpayers responsibility of restitution for those convicted of filing false 911 reports.
The bill which is sponsored by the Los Angeles County Police Department comes after numerous false reports of threats and invaders in California homes.
The bill would transfer the onus of a several thousand to $10,000 to the malicious reporter.

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