HB75 Summary

• Designates stalking crimes into two degrees: stalking in the first degree (Class C felony) requires intentional repeated following/harassment with a credible threat of death or serious bodily harm; aggravated stalking in the first degree (Class B felony) occurs when first-degree stalking violates a court order or injunction.

• Creates two new crimes of second-degree stalking: stalking in the second degree (Class B misdemeanor) involves intentional repeated following, harassment, or communication with improper purpose that causes material harm to mental/emotional health or threatens employment, after the perpetrator was previously informed to cease; aggravated stalking in the second degree (Class C felony) occurs when second-degree stalking violates a court order or injunction.

• Applies to conduct directed at another person, their immediate family members, or third parties the target knows.

• Known as "Tracy's Law" and becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.

• House passed the bill on March 14, 2012; Senate passed it on May 8, 2012.