BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

HB 2441: Electronic harassment/stalkg

Clarifying that electronic communications are included in the crimes of harassment and stalking.

Summary

  • The intent is to clarify that electronic communications are included in the types of conduct and actions which may constitute the crimes of harassment and stalking. For harassment, the definition of "words or conduct" specifically includes the sending of an electronic communication.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 2441), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 1998
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 10, 1998
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Pat Scott (D-38)
Introduced
January 14, 1998 in the House
Last action
March 12, 1998
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 10, 1998
Version voted on: HB 2441
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat40001
Republican56001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

History

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HB 2441 in other sessions

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