summary
Introduced
01/10/2017
01/10/2017
In Committee
01/10/2017
01/10/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/10/2018
05/10/2018
Introduced Session
122nd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Entitle The Article "online Impersonation Prevention Act", To Define Necessary Terms, To Create The Offense Of Impersonating Another Person With The Intent To Harass Or Harm Through The Internet Or Other Electronic Means, To Allow A Person To Bring A Civil Action, And To Provide Exceptions; And To Designate The Existing Sections Of Chapter 20, Title 37 As Article 1 And Entitle Them "identity Theft".
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Digital Impersonation Prevention Act", creates a new offense for knowingly and intentionally impersonating another person online or through electronic means with the intent to harass or harm. It defines relevant terms like "electronic bulletin board" and "phishing". The bill allows victims to bring civil actions against violators for compensatory damages and injunctive relief, while providing exceptions for legitimate law enforcement use and communication service providers. The bill also redesignates existing sections on identity theft as a separate article within the same chapter of the state code.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 01/10/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3199&session=122&summary=B |
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3199&session=122&summary=B |
| BillText | http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess122_2017-2018/prever/3199_20161215.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess122_2017-2018/prever/3199_20161215.htm |
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