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2017 SESSION
SB 1480 Malicious impersonation by computer; penalty.
Introduced by: John S. Edwards | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
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 an impersonation is credible if a reasonable person would believe the defendant was in fact the person who was impersonated.
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HISTORY
- 01/17/17 Senate: Presented and ordered printed 17104178D
- 01/17/17 Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 02/01/17 Senate: Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (5-Y 8-N 2-A)