Crimes and punishments; electronic communication devices; threaten; intimidate; harass; public officials; municipal officials; public school board members; effective date.

Summary

The bill makes it illegal to use phones, computers or similar devices to share personal identifying information about peace officers, public officials, election officials, medical care providers, or crime victims when it creates a reasonable fear of death or serious injury. First offenses are punishable by up to six months in jail or a $1,000 fine, with harsher penalties for repeat offenses. It also adds municipal officials and public school board members to the list of protected persons.

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