SC H3055

Expands the definition of "pattern" for harassment/stalking offenses to include situations where one act is committed against one victim and another act against a different victim, counting as two acts similar in nature

Removes the ten-year time restriction for counting prior harassment or stalking convictions when determining enhanced penalties

Allows restraining order violations to trigger enhanced penalties regardless of whether the order involved the same victim as the current offense

Increases penalty exposure for repeat offenders: harassment in the first degree with prior conviction becomes a felony with up to $5,000 fine and 5 years imprisonment; stalking with prior conviction carries up to $10,000 fine and 15 years imprisonment

Stalking while any restraining order is in effect (even if involving a different victim) is a felony punishable by up to $7,000 fine and 10 years imprisonment