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HB 8058 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- COMPUTER CRIME

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Makes it unnecessary to prove that a person's transmission of electronic communications be for the sole purpose of harassment before being found guilty of cyberstalking or cyberharassment.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 27, 2026
Last action
Mar 24, 2026 — 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Matthew Dawson D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled