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SB 760 Malicious impersonation by computer; penalty.

Introduced by: A. Donald McEachin | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Malicious impersonation using computer; 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 an impersonation is credible if a reasonable person would believe that the defendant was in fact the person who was impersonated.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Digital impersonation; penalty. Provides that it is a Class 1 misdemeanor for a person to knowingly and without authorization credibly impersonate a living individual through or on a website or by other electronic means with the intent to injure or defraud another person. Injury may include injury to character or reputation.