Indecent language;use thereof via computer with intent to harass, etc. (HB2455)

Introduced By

Del. Ben Cline (R-Amherst)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Use of profane, threatening, or indecent language via computer with intent to harass, etc.; penalty. Adds computer to the prohibition against using communication devices to threaten or harass others. The term "computer" includes a computer device (e.g., Blackberry) under the Virginia Computer Crimes Act. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/09/2007Committee
01/09/2007Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 078546268
01/09/2007Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/16/2007Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law
01/22/2007Impact statement from DPB (HB2455)