Threats of mass shootings or bombs or have become increasingly commonplace. But some prosecutors say if the person who made the threat didn’t name a specific individual they were targeting, it’s harder to legally charge them.

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One legislator from Los Angeles County wants to close a loophole in existing state law by clarifying that anyone who makes a credible threat to commit mass violence against such institutions — even if the threat isn’t directed at a specific person — can be prosecuted under state Penal Code 422.

The , introduced by state Sen. Susan Rubio, D-Baldwin Park, passed out of the Senate Public Safety Committee on Tuesday, March 25, with unanimous support from committee members. It now awaits a hearing in the appropriations committee.

Safe Schools and Places of Worship Act

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