BILL · 1999–00 SESSION

HB 2169: Elected official harassment

Creating an order for protection in cases of unlawful harassment of an elected official.

Summary

  • $ Defines "elected official" to include elected state or local government officials.
  • $ Defines "unlawful harassment" to include conduct that seriously alarms, harasses, or is detrimental to the official, the official's family or staff.
  • $ Authorizes elected officials, or a law enforcement officer on their behalf, to file a petition for a civil anti-harassment protection order in cases where harassment is occurring.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2169), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedFeb 17, 1999
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Lynn Kessler (D-24)
Introduced
February 17, 1999 in the House
Last action
January 26, 2000
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
SB 5945
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Lynn Kessler (D-24)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

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HB 2169 in other sessions

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