2009 House Bill 4451

Authorize penalty for not calling 911 in emergency

Introduced in the House

Feb. 24, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Alma Smith (D-54)

To make failing call 911 when an individual has or may be harmed in an emergency a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment by up to 60 days in jail, a fine of $2,500, or up to 360 hours of “community service”.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary