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• Introduced by Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker (R) on January 27, 2005, to include in the law against intentionally obstructing a law enforcement official who is acting in the line of duty the act of knowingly providing false or misleading information. The bill would also expand the reference to law enforcement officials to include others who may lawfully receive crime reports, including a peace officer, state or local police agency, 9-1-1 operator, or any other governmental employee or contractor, or employee of a contractor, who was authorized to receive reports of a crime.
  • Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on January 27, 2005.