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SC H3061
Bill
Status
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Todd Rutherford
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AI Summary
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Creates a new criminal offense for intentionally impersonating another person online without consent, when done with intent to harm, intimidate, threaten, or defraud
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Prohibits opening email accounts, social media profiles, or other electronic accounts in another person's name, as well as sending messages designed to appear as if sent by another person
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Establishes penalties of $250 to $1,000 fine, up to 6 months imprisonment, or both for violations
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Exempts social networking websites, internet service providers, telecommunications providers, cable operators, and law enforcement officers acting within their official duties
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Defines key terms including "social networking website," "interactive computer service," and "access software provider" to clarify the scope of the law
Legislative Description
Impersonating a person by certain means
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
1/14/2025