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HI SB2104
Bill
Status
1/19/2012
Primary Sponsor
William Espero
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AI Summary
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Adds a new subsection (g) to Hawaii's harassment statute that makes it illegal to send electronic communications directed at a specific person that cause emotional distress and serve no legitimate purpose, provided the sender has intent to harass, annoy, or alarm.
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Electronic communications covered under this provision include any form defined in section 711-1111(2), specifically including electronic mail transmissions.
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The amendment maintains all existing harassment provisions (subsections a-f) related to physical contact, threats, unwanted repeated communications, and offensive language.
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The Act takes effect upon approval and does not affect rights, duties, or proceedings that began before its effective date.
Legislative Description
Harassment; Electronic Communications
Last Action
(S) The committee on EDT deferred the measure.
2/15/2012