Creating felony offense of using electronic device to threaten violence

Summary

The bill makes it a felony to use a phone, computer, or similar device to threaten a violent crime that causes an evacuation, serious public alarm, or is made with reckless disregard for such alarm. It also defines related harassment and obscene‑material offenses with misdemeanor penalties. The measure targets anyone who sends or permits such threatening communications, aiming to deter digital threats that could endanger public safety.

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