Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle (R) signed a 911 bill (HB- 313) that mak...
Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle (R) signed a 911 bill (HB- 313) that makes it a crime to knowingly use 911 to make a false report of a fire or knowingly file any other type of false emergency report or…
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complaint. Violations would be punishable as a criminal misdemeanor with fines and/or up to 12 months in jail. The new law is intended to deter abuse of 911 and ensure the system is used only for legitimate emergency situations.