On Monday, the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee will hear a bill that makes swatting public officials a felony. Swatting is when someone makes a false emergency call of a violent incident such as a mass shooting or bomb threat, prompting the dispatch of emergency responders. U.S. Congressman Tom Emmer, who lives in Delano, was swatted earlier this year, and according to the FBI, more than 550 swatting incidents have occurred across the country since May 2023. At least two innocent people have died as a result of swatting-- one was shot by officers, the other had a heart attack.In Minnesota, swatting calls that send first responders to the home of an elected official, judge, prosecuting attorney, employee of a correctional facility, or peace officer is currently a gross misdemeanor. As a felony, perpetrators would receive up to one year in prison and a $5,000 fine. GOP Senator Warren Limmer joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to break down the Senate swatting bill.