SB1480
Malicious impersonation by computer; penalty.
Summary
As Introduced. Digital impersonation; penalty.
Provides that it is a Class 1 misdemeanor for a person to knowingly and with malice impersonate a living individual without his authorization through the use of a computer and with the intent to defraud or injure that person in his reputation, trade, business, or profession. The bill provides that ... (More) an impersonation is credible if a reasonable person would believe the defendant was in fact the person who was impersonated. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/17/2017 - Senate: Presented and ordered printed 17104178D
- 01/17/2017 - Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/30/2017 - Senate: Impact statement from DPB (SB1480)
- 02/01/2017 - Senate: Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (5-Y 8-N 2-A)
