Expands penalties for false accusations, making the punishment equal to the crime alleged, including felonies and misdemeanors. Defines a false accusation as willful and without probable cause, but does not clarify how that determination is made.

Context: This bill could deter survivors from reporting assault and violence, fearing long prison sentences if their claims are not deemed credible by law enforcement or courts. Media and online rhetoric have increasingly portrayed survivors as fabricating allegations for fame or revenge, despite evidence that false reports are rare.