Cyberstalking Laws
In the map and list below, please select any state to learn what their cyberstalking laws cover, and see how it stacks up against those from other states. “Electronic” or “Digital”? Covers “electronic” or “digital” or “technology” or ‘device” or “software” etc. “Cyberstalking”? Uses the word “cyberstalking” “Harassment”? Mentions “harassment” “Emotional Distress”? Mentions “emotional distress” […]
State Laws, Social Media Bans, and Youth: What Are We Doing?
There has been a flurry of activity related to new legislation intending to make social media and gaming platforms safer and more accountable to upholding expected standards of trust, security, transparency, and privacy. These laws are being proposed because of continued concern of possible ill effects of popular platforms on the well-being of young people. […]
Cyberstalking Laws in Tennessee
39-17-315. Stalking (a) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Course of conduct” means a pattern of conduct composed of a series of two (2) or more separate, noncontinuous acts evidencing a continuity of purpose, including, but not limited to, acts in which the defendant directly, indirectly, or through third parties, […]
Cyberstalking Laws in Wyoming
6-2-506. Stalking; penalty (a) As used in this section: (i) “Course of conduct” means a pattern of conduct composed of a series of acts over any period of time evidencing a continuity of purpose; (ii) “Harass” means to engage in a course of conduct, including but not limited to verbal threats, written threats, lewd or […]
Cyberstalking Laws in Wisconsin
940.32 Stalking (1) In this section: (a) “Course of conduct” means a series of 2 or more acts carried out over time, however short or long, that show a continuity of purpose, including any of the following: 1. Maintaining a visual or physical proximity to the victim. 2. Approaching or confronting the victim. 3. Appearing […]
Cyberstalking Laws in West Virginia
2005 West Virginia Code – §61-2-9a. — Stalking; harassment; penalties; definitions. §61-2-9a. Stalking; harassment; penalties; definitions.(a) Any person who willfully and repeatedly follows and harasses a person with whom he or she has or in the past has had or with whom he or she seeks to establish a personal or social relationship, whether or […]
Cyberstalking Laws in Washington
9A.46.110. Stalking (1) A person commits the crime of stalking if, without lawful authority and under circumstances not amounting to a felony attempt of another crime: (a) He or she intentionally and repeatedly harasses or repeatedly follows another person; and (b) The person being harassed or followed is placed in fear that the stalker intends […]
Cyberstalking Laws in Virginia
18.2-60.3. Stalking; penalty. A. Any person, except a law-enforcement officer, as defined in § 9.1-101, and acting in the performance of his official duties, and a registered private investigator, as defined in § 9.1-138, who is regulated in accordance with § 9.1-139 and acting in the course of his legitimate business, who on more than one occasion engages in […]
Cyberstalking Laws in Vermont
1061. Definitions (1)(A) “Course of conduct” means two or more acts over a period of time, however short, in which a person follows, monitors, surveils, threatens, or makes threats about another person, or interferes with another person’s property. This definition shall apply to acts conducted by the person directly or indirectly, and by any action, […]
Cyberstalking Laws in Utah
76-5-106.5. Stalking–Definitions–Injunction–Penalties (1) As used in this section: (a) “Course of conduct” means two or more acts directed at or toward a specific person, including: (i) acts in which the actor follows, monitors, observes, photographs, surveils, threatens, or communicates to or about a person, or interferes with a person’s property: (A) directly, indirectly, or through […]
