Bill > H3061

This bill creates a new law in South Carolina that makes it illegal to impersonate another person online with harmful intent. Specifically, the law prohibits creating email or social media accounts in someone else's name without their consent, posting messages under another person's identity, or sending electronic communications that appear to be from another person with the intent to deceive or cause harm. The bill defines various technical terms like "social networking website" and "interactive computer service" to clarify the scope of the law. Violations can result in fines between $250 and $1,000, imprisonment for up to six months, or both. The law includes important exceptions for employees of internet service providers, telecommunications companies, social media platforms, and law enforcement who may need to take actions that could otherwise be considered impersonation. The goal of the bill is to protect individuals from online identity theft, harassment, and fraud by creating clear legal consequences for malicious impersonation in digital spaces.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3061&session=126&summary=B