Bill
H 1915
Overview: H 1915, An Act relative to the malicious doxing of personal information, is scheduled for a hearing on 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-2. The bill was introduced o
Overview: H 1915, An Act relative to the malicious doxing of personal information, is scheduled for a hearing on 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-2. The bill was introduced on February 27, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to address the growing problem of "doxing," the malicious publication of an individual's private or identifying information online without their consent. The bill aims to establish legal penalties and protections against this harmful practice.
Key Provisions:
- Defines "doxing" as the intentional publication of an individual's personal information, such as their address, phone number, or other identifying details, without their consent
- Establishes civil and criminal penalties, including fines and potential imprisonment, for individuals found guilty of malicious doxing
- Provides victims of doxing the right to seek damages and injunctive relief in court
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would primarily affect individuals who have been the victims of doxing, as well as those who engage in the malicious publication of personal information. It aims to protect the privacy and safety of individuals by deterring and punishing this harmful behavior.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill is currently scheduled for a hearing on 07/15/2025. If passed, the new doxing prohibitions and penalties would go into effect 60 days after the bill is signed into law.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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