Bill
S 7051
Overview: S 7051, Relates to aggravated harassment in the first degree, REFERRED TO CODES, Introduced: March 31, 2025Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to strengthen the legal fram
Overview: S 7051, Relates to aggravated harassment in the first degree, REFERRED TO CODES, Introduced: March 31, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to strengthen the legal framework for addressing aggravated harassment, particularly in cases involving the use of electronic communications. The legislation seeks to provide law enforcement and the judicial system with more effective tools to address this form of harassment and protect victims.
Key Provisions:
- Expands the definition of aggravated harassment in the first degree to include the use of electronic communications, such as email, text messages, or social media, to threaten or harass an individual
- Increases the penalties for aggravated harassment in the first degree, including the possibility of a felony charge
- Allows victims of aggravated harassment to seek a civil order of protection against the perpetrator
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Victims of aggravated harassment, who will have enhanced legal protections and the ability to seek civil remedies against their harassers
- Perpetrators of aggravated harassment, who will face more severe consequences for their actions
- Law enforcement and the criminal justice system, which will have stronger tools to investigate and prosecute cases of aggravated harassment
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been referred to the Codes Committee for further consideration. If passed, the expanded definition and increased penalties for aggravated harassment in the first degree would take effect immediately, providing victims with additional legal recourse and deterring potential perpetrators.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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