Establishes offense of harassing, intimidating, or bullying minor; establishes diversionary program for juveniles charged with offense.

Summary

The bill makes it a crime to harass, intimidate, or bully a minor because of protected traits, imposing modest fines on adults and petty fines on juveniles. It also changes juvenile court rules to favor diversion to counseling, education, or restorative‑justice programs instead of formal prosecution. The goal is to protect vulnerable youth while giving young offenders rehabilitative alternatives.

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