Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateOregonIntroduced
HB 4151: Relating to initiating a false report.
Darcey Edwards
HB 4151 status: Introduced — Chapter 122, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027 (updated Apr 13, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
57OUT OF 100
Score:57/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
Increases the penalties for the crime of initiating a false report when [ the report ] a person intentionally causes an enhanced law enforcement response [ that results in ] and recklessly causes serious physical injury or death as a result of the response . Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
45%
Benefits
- Defines clear financial penalties for criminal acts
- Reduces potential public resource waste from false reports
- Supports legislative consistency in penal sentencing
Risks
- Increases state fiscal burden via incarceration costs
- Potential for lengthy and costly criminal trials
- Increased legal fees for state prosecution offices
Society
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Provides legal deterrent for swatting incidents
- Addresses harms caused by false emergency reporting
- Offers victim recourse for physical injuries sustained
Risks
- Concerns regarding mandatory sentencing severity
- Risk of prosecutorial discretion in charging
- Difficulty in proving causation of physical injury
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Deters conduct that risks emergency responder safety
- Directly penalizes behavior causing physical harm
- Improves public trust by addressing swatting
Risks
- Does not provide direct preventative medical services
- Focus is retrospective rather than preventative
- Potential to strain emergency department resources
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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