HARASSMENT-CYBER ID THEFT
Summary
Amends the Harassing and Obscene Communications Act. In addition to other elements of the offense, provides that harassment through electronic communications includes knowingly and by any means making repeated, unwanted, and harassing communication to another person. Creates the offense of harassment by cyber identity theft. Defines the offense and establishes penalties for violation. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2012
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 1, 2012
Last action Jan 8, 2013
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 8, 2013
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Feb 1, 2012
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Darlene J. Senger
RRepublican
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