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HB487

Harassment by computer or other electronic means; civil action.

Status:
Killed

Chief Patron:
Tom Garrett (R)

Session:
2024 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. Harassment by computer or other electronic means; civil action.

Creates a civil cause of action for an individual injured by a person who coerces, intimidates, or harasses such individual by computer or other electronic means, regardless of whether such person has been charged with or convicted of a corresponding criminal violation. The bill provides that such injured individual may recover for damages caused by such coercion, intimidation, or harassment and reasonable attorney fees and costs. (Less)

  • Bill History

  • 01/08/2024 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24101310D
  • 01/08/2024 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
  • 01/29/2024 - House: Assigned Courts sub: Civil
  • 02/02/2024 - House: Subcommittee recommends striking from docket (6-Y 0-N)
  • 02/13/2024 - House: Left in Courts of Justice

Full text and vote history:

Virginia Legislative Information System

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