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ID H0559

ID H0559
Amends existing law to provide for certain types of electronic threats against state officials.


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Introduced
02/26/2020
In Committee
03/06/2020
Crossed Over
03/05/2020
Passed
Dead
03/20/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENT -- Amends existing law to provide for certain types of electronic threats against state officials.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to provide for certain types of electronic threats against state officials. Specifically, it expands the definition of "threats against state officials" to include not only mail or in-person threats, but also those made electronically through devices that transmit messages, signals, facsimiles, video or photographic images, voice recordings, or other communications between persons. The bill also outlines the penalties for such threats, including fines and potential jail or prison time.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

State Affairs Committee (House)

Last Action

Introduced, read first time; referred to: Judiciary & Rules (on 03/06/2020)

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