HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- A Pennsylvania lawmaker said he will introduce legislation creating stronger penalties for swatting.

Swatting is a term used for when someone calls the police to report a crime knowing it has not actually happened, usually to harass someone or induce panic. It derives its name from the intention of getting a SWAT team to arrive at someone's home.

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While swatting is already prosecuted under charges such as making false reports or terroristic threats, State Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) said the two separate pieces of legislation he will propose would criminalize the act itself.

One bill would make swatting a felony while the other would allow courts to order those convicted of swatting

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