Modifies the offense of making a false report

HB 1230 modifies the law around making false reports to authorities. It specifically makes it illegal to knowingly give false information to implicate someone in a crime, report a false emergency (like a fire), or falsely claim someone is in the U.S. illegally to law enforcement. The bill adds a defense: if a person retracts the false report before authorities act on it, they cannot be prosecuted. Making such a false report is now classified as a class B misdemeanor, punishable by fines or jail time. This law directly affects individuals who submit inaccurate information to police, emergency services, or immigration authorities.