Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title I, Crimes and Punishments
Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 269:14B: Willful and malicious communication of false information to public safety answering points; penalty; restitution
What this law says, in plain English
Making false emergency reports to 911 or making multiple silent calls that dispatch emergency services is prohibited. First offense carries up to 2.5 years imprisonment or $1,000 fine; subsequent offenses carry up to 10 years imprisonment or $5,000 fine. Courts must order restitution for emergency response costs.
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