The proposed bill would amend current statutes by adding a new section that prohibits municipalities from imposing fines or penalties on businesses based on the frequency of their requests for public safety or emergency services, as well as the monetary value of property that has been damaged or stolen. This prohibition applies unless the requests are determined to be malicious, knowingly false, or frivolous. The bill specifies that municipalities may not enact, enforce, or maintain any ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, or practices that would impose such penalties.

Additionally, the bill allows for exceptions where municipalities can impose fines if they provide written notice to the business indicating that previous requests for assistance were deemed malicious, knowingly false, or frivolous. This creates a framework for accountability while protecting businesses from penalties based solely on their need for emergency services. Overall, the bill aims to clarify the conditions under which municipalities can penalize businesses regarding public safety requests.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-500.54