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SC H3061

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Todd Rutherford

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a new criminal offense for intentionally impersonating another person online without consent, when done with intent to harm, intimidate, threaten, or defraud

  • 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

  • Establishes penalties of $250 to $1,000 fine, up to 6 months imprisonment, or both for violations

  • Exempts social networking websites, internet service providers, telecommunications providers, cable operators, and law enforcement officers acting within their official duties

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/5/2024

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