CT SB00456

Amends Section 53a-183 to clarify that harassment in the second degree can be charged at either the location where the communication originated or where it was received, expanding language from "telephone call" to "communication" to cover all forms.

Establishes electronic harassment as a new Class A misdemeanor when a person transmits communications via electronic devices based on actual or perceived traits that place someone in reasonable fear of harm, cause substantial health effects, interfere with academic or employment activities, or cause substantial embarrassment.

Establishes cyberstalking as a new Class A misdemeanor covering threatening electronic communications about physical injury, property damage, extortion, repeated harassing messages, and false statements about death or criminal conduct intended to threaten or terrify another person.

Allows cyberstalking charges to be filed at either the location where the electronic communication originated or was received.

All provisions effective October 1, 2012.