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HI SB2104

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/19/2012

Primary Sponsor

William Espero

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Electronic communications covered under this provision include any form defined in section 711-1111(2), specifically including electronic mail transmissions.

  • The amendment maintains all existing harassment provisions (subsections a-f) related to physical contact, threats, unwanted repeated communications, and offensive language.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Economic Development and Technology1/25/2012
Judiciary and Labor1/20/2012

Full Bill Text

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