Swatting Registry Best Practices Act
To establish a registry to reduce swatting, and for other purposes.
HB9887 proposes the creation of a registry aimed at reducing instances of "swatting," which involves making false reports to emergency services to elicit a strong response from law enforcement. This bill, introduced by Laurel Lee and James Walkinshaw, seeks to address this serious issue by establishing a system that helps prevent such dangerous pranks.
The bill would impact individuals and organizations by requiring them to register if they frequently make emergency calls or are involved in activities that could lead to swatting. This could include gaming communities or content creators. The registry would help authorities verify the legitimacy of emergency calls, reducing the risk of swatting incidents.
As of the latest update on July 22, 2026, HB9887 has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. This means the bill is now under review by this committee, which will assess its potential impact and feasibility before it can move forward in the legislative process.
