Georgia Senate Passes Legislation to Enhance Swatting Penalties

Today, the Georgia State Senate passed Senate Bill 421, sponsored by Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education and Youth, Sen. Clint Dixon. This legislation would revise punishments for the offense of making an unlawful request for emergency services assistance.

Sen. Dixon celebrates the passage of this measure, stating, “I came into the 2024 Legislative Session seeking to pass anti-swatting legislation, and I am very pleased to have accomplished that goal today. The passing of SB 421 is of significant importance, as several Senators, including myself, were the victims of the swatting calls. We are one step closer to holding those who make unlawful requests for emergency services accountable under the full extent of the law. Together, we will not stand for these threats of violence and intimidation.”

This bill will now go before the Georgia House of Representatives for further consideration.

Read the full text of SB 421 here.

Sen. Clint Dixon serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education and Youth. He represents the 45^th Senate District which includes portions of Gwinnett and Barrow Counties. He may be reached at 404.656.6446 or via email at clint.dixon@senate.ga.gov

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