SB274 Summary

• Creates a new Class B misdemeanor crime for knowingly and without consent impersonating another person through an Internet website or other electronic means with intent to harm, intimidate, threaten, or defraud.

• Defines "credible impersonation" as when another person would reasonably believe the defendant was the impersonated person.

• Specifies that "electronic means" includes opening email accounts or profiles on social networking websites in another person's name.

• Bill is excluded from Amendment 621 local funding requirements because it defines a new crime.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.