VA HB1845 | 2015 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-02-10 - Left in Courts of Justice
Pending: House Courts of Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Prefiled) [HTML]

Summary

Harassment by computer; impersonating another; penalty. Provides that a person who uses a computer to communicate obscene, vulgar, profane, lewd, lascivious, or indecent language, make an obscene proposal, or threaten an illegal or immoral act with the intent to defraud any person is guilty of harassment by computer, a Class 1 misdemeanor. Under current law, in order to be guilty of harassment by computer, a person must have the intent to coerce, intimidate, or harass any person. The bill also provides that it is a Class 6 felony to commit harassment by computer if the person has assumed the identity of another living individual. This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia State Crime Commission.

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Title

Harassment by computer; impersonating another; penalty.

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-02-10HouseLeft in Courts of Justice
2015-02-02HouseSubcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
2015-01-30HouseAssigned Courts sub: Criminal Law
2015-01-13HouseReferred to Committee for Courts of Justice
2015-01-13HousePrefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15102607D

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
182152.7:1(n/a)See Bill Text

Virginia State Sources


Bill Comments

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