WV SB173 | 2010 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-01-13 - To Judiciary
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Status: Introduced on January 13 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-01-13 - To Judiciary
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Summary
The purpose of this bill is to make it unlawful to send obscene, anonymous, harassing and threatening communications by computer. The bill also provides that a third or subsequent offense is a felony and, establishes penalties of imprisonment for not more than two years, a fine of not more than $5,000, or both.
Title
Relating to obscene, harassing and threatening communications via internet
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-01-13 | To Judiciary | |
| 2010-01-13 | To Judiciary | |
| 2010-01-13 | Introduced in Senate | |
| 2010-01-13 | To Judiciary | |
| 2010-01-13 | Filed for introduction |
Same As/Similar To
HB3019 (Same As) 2010-01-13 - To House Judiciary
HB4207 (Similar To) 2010-03-13 - House Message received
HB4207 (Similar To) 2010-03-13 - House Message received
Subjects
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 3C | 14a | Amended Code | Citation Text |
West Virginia State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=173&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
