Kansas · Kansas Statutes Annotated — Chapter 21, Crimes and Punishments

K.S.A. Ch. 21 § 21-6207: Unlawful request for emergency service assistance

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Transmitting false information to request emergency services knowing no reasonable need exists is a crime. Severity ranges from misdemeanor to felony depending on whether electronic deception, false violence claims, or harm/death results.

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