CT SB00291

Expands stalking in the second degree (class A misdemeanor) to include intentional electronic disclosure of personally identifiable information without consent via electronic or social media when it would cause a reasonable person to fear for physical safety, suffer emotional distress, fear property damage, or suffer serious inconvenience.

Defines "personally identifiable information" to include name, Social Security number, date/place of birth, address, phone number, biometric data, medical/financial/education records, and sensitive information like gender identity, sexual orientation, or sexually intimate visual depictions.

Creates a new civil action allowing victims of electronic disclosure of personal information to recover actual damages, statutory damages up to $1,000 per violation, and reasonable attorney's fees in superior court.

Increases penalties for trafficking in personal identifying information to a class D felony when a person sells, gives, or transfers someone's personal information knowing it was obtained without authorization and will be used for unlawful purposes.

Requires local and regional school boards to post their youth suicide prevention and intervention policies and procedures on their Internet websites and individual school websites by July 1, 2021.