SB 25-060

Senate Bill 25-060, which has been signed into law, makes it a crime to repeatedly call or contact 911 dispatch centers and other public safety entities without a good reason. This means that people who harass these services with unnecessary calls will face legal consequences. The bill affects anyone who uses emergency phone lines and aims to ensure that these critical services are not disrupted by non-essential communications. Since the bill has been signed, it is now law in Colorado and enforcement can begin.

Official Summary

The act expands the conduct that can constitute the crime of obstructing governmental operations to include the repeated calling of or contact with 911 dispatch centers or specified public safety entities without justifiable cause. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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