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Sunday, March 24, 2013

Cyberbullying Bill Passes House

The Maryland House of Delegates has unanimously approved legislation to make cyberbullying of a minor of a crime.

The House voted 134-0 to approve the bill on Saturday.

The bill, would prohibit electronic harassment of a minor based on sex, race or sexual orientation.

Violators would face up to a year in jail or a $500 fine.

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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'm gonna guess most of the violators will be minors along w/ the targets. Enforcement will be a circus.
911 - "Bobby called me a name on Twitter and I want him arrested!"

Daddio said...

Suppose that the harassment is not based on sex, race, or sexual orientation?

What if it's based on whether the bully thinks the person is just a wimp?

Would it be legal harassment then?