MS HB1327

Amends Mississippi's cyberstalking law (Section 97-45-15) to remove "harassing" from the prohibited conduct, narrowing the offense to only "threatening or terrifying" communications

Defines "knowledge" for permitting electronic devices to be used for cyberstalking as requiring "actual knowledge" that the communication was sent to threaten or terrify

Establishes first-offense cyberstalking as a felony punishable by up to 2 years imprisonment and/or a fine up to $5,000

Increases penalties to up to 5 years imprisonment and/or $10,000 fine for aggravating factors including: violating a restraining order, violating conditions of probation/parole/pretrial release, communicating threats to victims or their household members, or having prior convictions

Removes the requirement that threats be "credible" for enhanced penalties to apply

Preserves protections for constitutionally protected speech, political expression, protest, and assembly