Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2023

This bill amends federal law to criminalize "swatting" - making false reports to trigger emergency responses like police raids. It imposes criminal penalties (up to life in prison if death occurs) for intentionally spreading false information that causes emergency deployments, such as falsely reporting violent crimes. It also allows victims or responding agencies to sue for costs incurred due to these false reports. The law specifically covers false claims about serious crimes, threats to public safety, or emergencies that prompt police or emergency services action.