The Student Stand - MASC LobbyingCriminal Law – Electronic Harassment of a Minor
SB186 / Crossfiled as Not Crossfiled (2010)Prohibiting a person from making a specified electronic communication with the intent to terrify, intimidate, or harass a minor, or threaten to inflict injury or physical harm to a minor or property of the minor; providing that a violation of the Act is a misdemeanor; establishing penalties; and providing that the Act may not be construed to have any effect on the lawfulness of specified policies of electronic mail service providers.
| MASC Position: | For |
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| Why? | This is a PROPOSED stance, has not yet been approved This would make it a misdemeanor for an adult to harass a minor via electronic device. It is essentially a bill to prevent cyberbullying which has plagued many communities throughout the state. It makes cyberbullying a law enforcement issue, which is favorable to the students of Maryland. |
| Sponsors: | Senators Kelley, Forehand, Jacobs, and Stone |
| More Info: | Bill Status and Full Text on MLIS Email the MASC Bill Coordinator |
| Hearing Date: | 2010-02-09 01:00:00 (Listed in MASC System; Confirm Here) |
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