Harassment by computer; bullying. (HB834)
Introduced By
Del. Mark Keam (D-Vienna) with support from co-patron Sen. Monty Mason (D-Williamsburg)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Harassment by computer; bullying. Provides that a person who, with the intent to coerce, intimidate, or harass another, uses a computer or computer network to engage in bullying is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill also provides that for purposes of the crime of harassment by computer, a computer includes an electronic communication device. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/08/2014 | Committee |
| 01/08/2014 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14102484D |
| 01/08/2014 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/10/2014 | Assigned Courts sub: Criminal |
| 01/24/2014 | Impact statement from DPB (HB834) |
| 01/29/2014 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/12/2014 | Left in Courts of Justice |