Bill

HR 1751

Stop Electronic Stalking Act of 2025

119th Congress Introduced by Mike Carey and 2 co-sponsors

Criminalizes electronic stalking and strengthens protections for victims via enhanced federal enforcement and platform cooperation.

Introduced in House

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Bill Summary · HR 1751

Summary of HR 1751 — Stop Electronic Stalking Act of 2025

Overview

Bill Number: HR 1751
Title: Stop Electronic Stalking Act of 2025
Status: Introduced in the House
Introduced: February 27, 2025
Classification: bill

Purpose and Intent

The bill’s title indicates a focus on addressing electronic stalking. Based on the information available, the exact statutory definitions, prohibitions, penalties, and enforcement mechanisms are not provided. The general aim suggested by the title is to curb or criminalize conduct involving electronic stalking, with potential protections for victims of online or tech-enabled harassment.

Legislative Actions (to date)

2025-02-27: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary
2025-02-27: Introduced in House

What is Known About the Content (as of now)

The full bill text and specific provisions have not been provided in the information available. Therefore, specific definitions, prohibited activities, penalties, reporting requirements, or programmatic components cannot be described here.
Readers should consult the enacted bill text once publicly released to understand:
- Definitions of electronic stalking and related terms
- Prohibited conduct and corresponding penalties (criminal and/or civil)
- Enforcement roles for federal, state, or local agencies
- Coordination with technology platforms and data providers
- Privacy protections and civil liberties considerations
- Funding, oversight, and implementation timelines

Potential Impact and Who Might Be Affected

Potential victims of electronic stalking (individuals targeted online or via digital means)
Law enforcement agencies and prosecutors responsible for enforcing new provisions
Technology platforms, social media companies, and service providers that may have reporting or cooperation requirements
Courts and civil litigants seeking remedies for electronic stalking

Next Steps and Timeline

After introduction, the bill typically advances through the House Judiciary Committee for hearings, potential markup, and votes before moving to the full House floor.
If passed by the House, the bill would move to the Senate (and then to the President for signature or veto). No actions beyond the February 27, 2025 committee referral are listed in the provided information.

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Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.