FL S0260

Expands the crime of written threats to kill or do bodily injury to include threats posted or transmitted in any manner viewable by another person, removing the requirement that threats be sent to a specific recipient.

Establishes separate penalties: adults (18 years or older) who violate the statute commit a felony of the second degree; juveniles (under 18) commit a misdemeanor of the first degree.

Defines "electronic record" to include communications using electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar technologies.

Authorizes law enforcement officers to arrest persons without a warrant when there is probable cause they committed a criminal threat to kill or do bodily injury as described in the statute.

Takes effect October 1, 2017.